Iowans injured on the job may worry about how they are going to pay for the medical care they need and put food on the table for their families. Fortunately, workers’ compensation protections can help ensure injured workers receive the medical care and treatment they...
Every time you report to work in Iowa or elsewhere, you are at risk for injury. There's a chance you might be involved in a motor vehicle collision as you navigate your daily commute to or from the workplace. You're also at risk as you carry out the normal duties of...
Are you one of the 3.5 million commercial truck drivers nationwide? Whether your job as a commercial vehicle operator takes you across state lines or mostly around Bettendorf and other areas in Iowa, you will face multiple safety risks. Although drivers of...
Year after year, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous workplaces in Iowa and across the country. Under the safety standards mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, your safety is the responsibility of your employer. If the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates that all employers, including those in Iowa, must establish safety plans to protect employees from work-related injuries and illnesses. Do you know your rights? Does your employer have your best interest at...
Construction sites seem obvious places where traumatic brain injuries can happen, but you could be at risk even if you work in an office. Auto repair shops, industrial kitchens and just about every other workplace in Iowa pose hazards that could leave you with a TBI....
Workers in medical and dental offices in Bettendorf and other cities in Iowa might not be aware of all the various safety and health risks they face. Many of the hazards that workers in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities face also threaten...
Most people in Iowa know the importance of workplace safety because occupational hazards exist in all industries. Auto body shops are examples of dangerous workplaces. If you earn your income in this industry, you will face multiple safety hazards Although most...
The production industry in Iowa encompasses everything from the plastics to battery manufacturing, and each production facility has unique safety hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates that employers must inform employees of all the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the trucking industry is responsible for more work-related fatalities than any other occupation nationwide, including Iowa. Although a significant number of deaths in this industry result from accidents, the...