There could be various risks and safety hazards threatening your well-being in your Iowa workplace, and you may not even be aware of them. You may work in a place that does not involve physical labor or strenuous activity, but your safety could still be at stake....
If you are a construction worker in Iowa, you will likely put your life on the line every time you have a task that involves working at an elevated level. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, three of the top 10 safety violations every year...
A workplace injury changes the course of your life. One minute, you are earning the money you need to support your family, and the next, you are in the emergency room wondering if you will even be able to return to your job in the same capacity. Fortunately, Iowa's...
Safety authorities in Iowa, like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, expect your employer to protect your health and safety in your Iowa workplace. However, it might be a good idea to take some precautions yourself, instead of relying on your boss, who...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration creates regulations to govern the provision of safe work environments in Iowa and other states. Although it prescribes safety regulations that are specific to some industries, it also keeps a lookout for the safety of...
The purpose of workers' compensation benefits is the support and care of individuals who suffered injuries in work-related accidents. You may know that you have a rightful claim to this financial support after suffering an injury in a workplace accident, but it is...
Construction workers in Iowa face multiple safety hazards every day. You might have witnessed co-workers suffering serious or even fatal injuries. Some of them may be unable to return to work for extended periods -- if at all. You might find comfort in knowing that...
When Iowa workers experience injuries in the workplace, they may experience both financial losses and physical setbacks. If you are currently unable to work, your goal is likely to get better and get back to work as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are tools...
In an ideal world, workers in Iowa and elsewhere would be able to trust their employers with their safety and health. Unfortunately, that will likely remain a dream because, every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration publishes a similar list of most...
Does your job involve working at heights and relying on a fall protection harness to save your life if you should fall? You may not realize that the protection equipment can arrest the fall before you hit the ground, but your life will remain in danger. Your survival...