Did you know that you could be technically decapitated but still survive? There is an injury called an internal decapitation that could dislocate the spine from the skull but not enough that you suffer severe trauma or have any immediate signs of the seriousness of...
American meat lovers may appreciate your hard work processing and packing meat, but they aren’t going to pay your bills if you suffer an injury or illness. Fortunately, workers’ compensation is there to cover your medical expenses and replace some of the wages you...
If you work with chemicals at work, one that you probably come across regularly is isopropyl alcohol. It has many purposes from cleaning wounds to removing ink stains, so it’s a mainstay in many places of employment. What many people don’t realize is that this...
Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Assistant & Public Relations Assistant Manager Formaldehyde is a chemical preservative that’s used in a lot of different products and jobs, and exposure to the chemical is generally not considered harmful – in minute...
Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Assistant & Public Relations Assistant Manager Most work injuries are minor and only have a short-term effect on employment. People burn themselves, cut themselves or maybe break a bone. They need a day or a couple of...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a situation that sometimes arises when someone goes through a very traumatic event and they can't mentally and emotionally recover from it. This is a well-researched medical condition, and that research started with soldiers who came...
Most people react strongly to the odors produced by liquid paint products. Those smells are the result of volatile organic compounds dissipating into the air from the liquid paint. The longer you have worked as a painter, the higher your tolerance has probably become...
Repetitive motion injuries that affect the shoulders are fairly common. The shoulder is made up of a complex arrangement of ligaments and tendons, and the joint can easily become dysfunctional if any part of the musculature or structure is off-balance. Repetitive...
You land a new job, and you're working as a janitor at a school or a corporate location. You have to use a lot of different cleaning products every day, and you often work by yourself. It is very important that you understand the chemical composition of these products...
Many occupations run a high risk of their employees suffering from knee injuries. In many cases, minor knee pain and injures can be relieved with self-care measures, physical therapy, and knee braces. However, in some cases surgery or more serious medical care is required. In any situation, employers should be providing tools and safety measures to prevent such injures from occurring.
