If you work in an Iowa environment that exposes you to radiation or certain types of chemicals, dusts or industrial processes, you may have valid concerns about whether your job places you at risk for work-related cancer. Science and many studies suggest a clear link between workplace factors such as these and several different forms of cancer, and while many companies have adopted safety measures and precautions over time to alleviate risks, some remain, and others are likely not yet identified.
Workplace hazards faced by nurses
If you are among the many men and women across Iowa currently making a living as a nurse, you face specific job-related hazards that differ from those faced by workers in many other industries. At the Law Offices of Gallner & Patterson, P.C., we have a firm understanding of the types of injuries and illnesses many people in your profession experience, and we have helped many nurses hurt on the job seek appropriate recourse.
Signs of a toxic work environment and how to prevent it
Psychological injuries, more likely to occur in toxic work environments, may cost Iowa employers in workers' compensation claims. Forbes lays out some signs of an unhealthy workplace, including nontransparent communication, among others. Employees who cannot trust their leaders to interact with honesty have difficulty flourishing at work and, in fact, have been "set up to fail."
