Warehouse workers in Illinois face a range of physical risks on the job. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the rate of fatal injury in the warehousing industry is considerably higher than the corresponding rate in other industries. While some warehouse accidents are unpreventable, many others can be avoided with proper policies and safety procedures.
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A lack of physical health creates occupational hazards for Illinois law enforcement officers. Studies show that those who are overweight are more likely to experience work injuries. Engaging in a total fitness and wellness program has proven effective for reducing injuries while improving job performance, overall health, and longevity after retirement. In spite of this evidence, the average officer’s level of fitness is lower than that of the average U.S. civilian.
Railroad workers are in an unusually hazardous industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fatal injury rate for rail transportation workers employed by railroads was twice that of the all-industry rate. In 2013, the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety Analysis reports that there were 7,627 incidents, which included 468 fatalities. An incident involves any event causing a work-related illness, an injury, or a fatality to a railroad employee.
Working in a restaurant is an exciting and fast-paced job. Unfortunately, it also carries a high risk of injury. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food service workers suffer high rates of occupational injury, with nearly 6 percent of on-the-job injuries nationwide occurring in this single line of work. Because of […]
A Hebron, Connecticut woman is facing felony charges after she hit and killed a teacher at a local middle school while buzzed. NBC Connecticut reports that the woman was dropping her son off at school when she drove into a designated bus lane. After she realized her mistake, she put the car in reverse and struck a 65-year-old math teacher who worked at the school. The teacher sustained severe head injuries as a result of the crash and died a few days later. Law enforcement officers found no issues with the vehicle, and even indicated that the car had a functioning back up camera. The driver was found to have a 0.07 blood alcohol content at the time of the crash.