by mhkattorneys | Dec 18, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
There are specific risk factors for many diseases. Even though you may have one or more risk factors, that doesn’t mean that you will automatically get the disease. Not having any risk factors doesn’t mean you won’t get the disease, either. There are...
by mhkattorneys | Dec 1, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
As an employee, there may come a time when you need to read and understand a material safety data sheet (MSDS). This document provides information regarding the nature of a chemical, including but not limited to chemical properties, fire, safety, and health hazards....
by mhkattorneys | Nov 10, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workers throughout the country use chemicals every day of the week. While many of these are dangerous, only some are regulated. As a result of this use, workers suffer nearly 200,000 illnesses annually....
by mhkattorneys | Oct 13, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
There are some types of companies in which toxins in the workplace are a daily occurrence. Even so, this does not mean that employees should be exposed. Instead, it is imperative that they are kept protected at all times. Any company can take steps to prevent or...
by mhkattorneys | Sep 8, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
Today’s industrial workforce relies heavily upon equipment and machinery to complete important tasks. Many of these machines and conveyances use diesel engines, which often release toxic fumes into the air through their exhaust systems. If not controlled, these...
