Every job comes with some amount of risk to a person's safety and health. Of course, some occupations are more dangerous than others. For instance, if you work in certain capacities, you could be in danger of developing severe illnesses after exposure to toxic...
Many important jobs throughout the country put workers in close contact with hazardous chemicals or materials containing dangerous chemicals. For the protection of workers in these conditions, employers with facilities that store or handle harmful substances must take...
Every job has its fair share of potential dangers that can lead to a worker's inability to be able to function at his or her job, or in more extreme and tragic situations, lead to death. Industrial plants are one of those jobs that contain more risks than others and...
There is no question that mesothelioma is a serious medical condition. Sadly, many people who contract the disease do so as a result of conditions they encountered while working to make a living to support themselves and their families. It has impacted many people who...
Employers are expected to keep their employees safe if and when they need to complete work that exposes them to harmful chemicals or substances. Unfortunately, not all employers do this and workers end up paying the price. In some cases, toxic exposure to materials...
Pursuing benefits for a serious workplace illness like mesothelioma can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. However, the end result should hopefully make it all worth it when you and your family start receiving benefits like workers'...
Suffering an injury or getting sick through the course of your employment can be very upsetting. Not only can you feel bad because of your condition, but you may also have to deal with the stress of taking time off work and going to the doctor. Further, in addition to...
If you work on cars, you know that it can take a lot of hours and skill to build or repair any one of the many parts on the vehicle. All this effort can truly pay off when a car is finished or starts running properly again, but for some people, this comes at a very...
Many products we use today still contain asbestos, even though we have known for quite some time that exposure to asbestos can be toxic. Most people would agree that when a product is proven to be hazardous, it probably shouldn't be used anymore, and in many cases...
There are certain regions in the U.S. where industrial jobs and mining are among the top fields in which people work. In these areas, workers and their families have been known to be exposed to asbestos at a higher rate than people living and working in different...
