If you’ve been dealing with headaches recently and aren’t sure why, one of the things you might want to look into is if your work is causing them. Whether you work in an office or perform repetitive tasks in a factory, there is a potential that the headaches you’re...
You've done the same job for years, but recently it has started to cause you pain. Maybe the discomfort starts toward the end of your shift, or maybe it manifests when you go home for the day. If you ignore the symptoms, you may find that they don't just increase in...
If you’ve started to have problems breathing at work, you may not be sure what’s going on. The symptoms might go away when you’re at home, or you may be wheezing or coughing more than usual. These are signs of work-related asthma for which you should have a medical...
When you got hurt on the job, you were frustrated with the fact that others weren’t careful around you. You ended up with a head injury that required weeks off the job, and you haven’t been able to return full-time. While workers in your kind of position may be able...
The repetitive nature of your job responsibilities can take a toll on your physical health. Whether you spend all day holding tools in a carpentry shop or moving parts down an assembly line, repetitive job functions can damage your body and lead to chronic pain while...
Every worker in Iowa can get workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job. However, many workers find themselves mired in a complex system or fighting an uphill battle against an employer or insurance company that wants to deny them coverage. While you...
Workers in all occupations fear injury on nearly every shift. From an office worker struggling with repetitive stress to a factory worker avoiding a crush injury, all occupations carry some level of hazard. Unfortunately, many workers might not fully grasp the dangers...
Many workers feel intense uncertainty after they get hurt on the job. They may worry that their employer will terminate them or that they won't be able to support their family if they need to take time off of work. It is also common for workers to worry about the...
If you are hurt at work, you need to seek medical attention. You can do this in one of a few ways. First, you could ask that a coworker or your supervisor takes you to the hospital or an urgent care. If that won’t work, you can ask someone to call 911 and take an...
When you get hurt on the job, it’s important that you do let them know as soon as you can. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services suggests that you report the injury to your employer immediately, although this may not always be possible. Whenever you suffer an...
