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Iowa Occupational Health & Safety: 9 Workplace Hazards (Part A)

Workplaces are full of risks, and there are 9 workplace hazards in particular that you probably need to be aware of, depending on where you work. For example, if you work in a hospital, you are at risk for contracting certain diseases. If you work at a construction site, you're at risk for electrocution and exposure to chemicals, among other hazards.

If you have been seriously injured in an Iowa workplace accident, you should speak with a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney. If your Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney determines that you have a case, your attorney will help you file an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim to address your medical and financial needs.

9 Workplace Hazards That Could Lead to Serious Injuries in Iowa

Nine common health and safety workplace hazards that could lead to serious injuries in Iowa include:

• communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis and HIV, which can affect workers in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other medical facilities;
• transportation accidents, such as those caused by fatigued commercial truck drivers or pilots;
• workplace violence, which affects at least 1.7 million people each year;
• slip and fall accidents from elevations, such as ladders or scaffolding;
• exposure to chemicals, gas or other toxins, which can lead to burns, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases;
• getting struck by objects, such as falling debris or machinery;
• electrocution or explosions, which can happen wherever electricity or chemicals are in use;
• repetitive motion and ergonomic injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or back injuries; and
• hearing loss, if you are exposed to loud noise at your workplace.

Other serious injuries related to workplace hazards include head trauma, broken bones, paralysis and permanent disfigurement. Depending on your specific injuries, you could face surgeries and physical therapy, as well as rehabilitation, which can all be very costly. It would be in your best interest to have a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney help you file an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim to help with these costs.

Although employers are responsible for doing everything possible to keep workplace hazards under control, accidents do happen and serious injuries result. You can make sure that your legal rights are protected by hiring a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney.

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