Workplace Injuries
In America, we have the great privilege and honor to choose to work in any occupation that we like. Whether one prefers an office environment or a factory workplace, there are many opportunities for us all. However, some working environments can be much more dangerous than others, leading to many injuries and fatalities that happen every year in the work place.
Workplace injuries are usually classified into six groups, including:
- Physical Hazards
- Physical Agents
- Chemical Agents
- Environmental Hazards and Agents
- Psychosocial Issues
Physical hazards include equipment accidents, falling/slips/tripping, heavy metal exposure, or getting hit by workplace objects. Physical agents include lightening issues, excessive vibration, or noise. Biological and chemical hazards include exposure to bacteria/viruses, solvents, radiation, or acid. Environments hazards and agents include exposure to extreme heat/cold, dehydration, or asphyxiation. Finally, psychosocial issues are stress or bullying within the workplace, including sexual harassment.
Being safe within your workplace is very important to productivity and morale, so important that it has become the law. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the United States’ Government agency that helps keep workers safe. Before the development of OSHA, there was no such thing as workers compensation or safety inspections. Many workers suffered injuries with no recourse.
Fortunately, times have changed. In today’s working environment, there is simply no excuse for negligent employers who fail to care for their employees. Employees who have been injured due to an employer’s negligence should seek legal assistance immediately to learn more about their rights.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace, contact the Rhinelander personal injury lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C. at 800.369.5990 for a free consultation. We will discuss your case and further legal options.