Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are the bane of the modern workplace – despite all of the efforts to curtail them. RSIs occur from the constant movement and overuse of certain body parts, and they can manifest in chronic pain and long-term health issues when they go...
Ladders are found in most workplaces. For example, a small step ladder may be available in offices to change light bulbs and reach high shelves. In fields like construction, high ladders are used all the time. While ladders serve a purpose, they also have the...
Agriculture and its related industries employ many people in the U.S. Unfortunately, agricultural workers are at high risk of work-related injuries and deaths, even though a high percentage of them go unreported. The following are five examples of health risks workers...
Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you when you have a work-related injury – but getting a claim approved isn’t always as easy as it should be. Denied claims are not just frustrating – they can put your health in danger by delaying or...
Employees in some occupations still see exposure to asbestos. Even though this material is not used in the majority of building products today, it was used in the first half of the 20th century. Many of these buildings are still standing today and may still contain...
Workplace injuries can occur in a number of ways. One type of injury that is often overlooked is burns. There are several ways that work-related burns can happen. Here are some of the more common causes. Burns from exposure to heat sources There are several...
Professional chefs prepare delicious meals, and their job doesn’t come without risks. Some of these hazards concern the nature of the work and the tools necessary to produce various dishes. Most chefs do their job duties as safely as possible; however, it’s not up to...
Workers are sometimes asked to use chemicals. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are intentionally handling hazardous materials. It could be as simple as a janitor who is asked to use certain chemical cleaners. They don’t think of their job as being particularly...
Daycare workers are critical in early childhood development, providing care and education in a nurturing environment. However, this profession comes with its own set of occupational hazards. The specific daycare workers face often stem from the nature of their work....
The thing that makes falls so dangerous is that they can happen in any workplace. Hundreds of workers across different sectors are killed every year by falls, and thousands suffer serious injuries. Why are workplace falls so common? What are some of the leading...
