Illinois residents might agree that the death of a worker from a workplace accident is very traumatic for the family and friends of the accident victim. The family’s loss is first and foremost emotional, but the loss can have a …
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All jobs have inherent risks. Unfortunately, some jobs expose workers to dangerous conditions which sometimes can result in devastating outcomes. The death of an Illinois tollway worker early this year in a fiery vehicular crash prompted his family to file …
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants more transparency when it comes to companies’ safety reports. This could be welcome news for employees as more transparency could mean fewer injuries and Chicago work-related deaths. The new rule, revealed by a source …
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There are many professional industries in which workers know they are at a higher risk for injury or death. Many of these higher-risk jobs are in the manufacturing, construction, mining and industrial industries right here in Illinois and the greater …
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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is a federal agency created in 1971 to prevent workers from being injured on the job including in construction accidents, falls from heights and other mishaps. Every year, for example, cave-ins cause Chicago work-related deaths and …
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Jobs in industrial plants and construction sites are dangerous because of the presence of large equipment, dangerous tools and working high off the ground. Employers and company owners must do everything possible to avoid the potential for workplace accidents. If …
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Illinois residents are employed in a variety of jobs, some of which pose great risks to workers. Workers in Chicago may be aware that construction and repair work is different from many other jobs, in that some workers risk their …
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Chicago readers may assume that work-related accidents take place mostly on construction sites. This may be true; however, other types of workplaces are not exempted from workplace accidents. Workplace accidents may come from trench collapse, dangerous tools or falls from …
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Often, work-related deaths occur on construction sites due to the heavy equipment and dangerous conditions on those sites. However, work-related deaths are not limited to construction accidents only. They may also occur in offices, warehouses and other types of workplaces. …
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Residents of Chicago may be familiar with television shows like “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Code.” These shows are about firefighters and police officers. Their jobs seem dangerous. However, in reality, transportation and agriculture jobs pose even greater risks to workers. …
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