Black Friday is always a hectic day for shoppers and retailers alike. However, retail workers are bracing themselves for a particularly busy Black Friday this year, compared with a year ago when so many consumers opted to avoid in-store shopping and purchase their gifts online instead. From the crowds of aggressive shoppers and people who… Read More »
Burns are very painful and could cause infections that could become potentially deadly sepsis. Many people have jobs that routinely expose them to potentially dangerous conditions that could cause serious burns. Many more have careers that only occasionally might expose them to potential burns. In all cases, workers who suffer burns and miss work as… Read More »
Safety programs in the workplace may not always emphasize protection from electrical hazards. Many safety programs focus on obvious workplace hazards such as slip and fall accidents, back injuries, machinery accidents, and similar dangers. Because electrical hazards are not usually visible and accidents may not happen frequently, they often do not get the attention, or… Read More »
Workers should concentrate on their jobs and doing them as best they can. They should not worry about the risks of an accident and injury in the workplace, provided they follow the safety protocols set in place for them. However, there is a risk of serious injury and even death on the job that workers… Read More »
It can be very distressing to receive a correspondence explaining that your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. Although there are legitimate reasons why insurance providers initiate denials, they can and will wrongly deny claims. Wading through what happened can be complicated and time-consuming, and exceptionally challenging for people who are dealing with serious workplace… Read More »
Ergonomic injuries are musculoskeletal disorders that can affect various parts of the human body. The risk factors depend on the nature of your profession, but there is no such thing as a completely safe job from an ergonomic injury perspective. Common Injuries Experienced by Office Workers One of the benefits of working in an office… Read More »
Maintaining a safe electrical workplace and adhering to safe electrical practices have been of concern because of the connection between electricity and fires and unwanted injuries from misuse. In the United States today, there are multiple levels of governmental rules, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) down to the states to local authorities,… Read More »
Outdoor work can be brutal, even in mild weather. A great number of people spend some or nearly all their time working outdoors year-round or seasonally. Examples include those who work at: Construction sites Farms and farm stands Forests and parklands Gardens and landscaping sites Marinas and campgrounds Big box stores stocking outdoor supplies There… Read More »
Construction is a dangerous industry and accounts for about a fifth of all work fatalities annually. In 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported 5,333 deaths that occurred on the job, 1,061 of which were in construction. OSHA has identified the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry, the so-called Fatal… Read More »
Some of the most gruesome injuries resulting from workplace accidents happen to employees whose job entails working with heavy machinery. Other work-related injuries that involve machinery can be quite inconspicuous, while still being quietly responsible for intense pain and invisible physical harm. Many threats exist for manual workers whose work involves heavy equipment, but many… Read More »
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