Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees. That means a job site free from known risks and hazards to keep workers safe and healthy. OSHA provides guidelines and enforcement to ensure employers stay compliant with safety practices and procedures in this regard. Still, the United States Bureau of Labor… Read More »
Repetitive movement injuries at work are common across many different industries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 100 different types of injuries are caused by repetitive motion at work. These types of injuries are the most common workplace injuries. They affect hundreds of thousands of workers each year and can leave… Read More »
Even the strongest people can injure their backs when lifting heavy items, whether it be at work, home, or play. That painful twinge can be feel shocking when it happens and can be indicative of a minor strain, a very serious injury, or something in between. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that overexertion… Read More »
Workplace injuries are certainly devastating to workers and their families, but these unfortunate incidents also negatively impact employers and impact our economy. They contribute to the rising costs of health care and health insurance in this country, not to mention lost workdays and productivity. You are correct if you think that some of the most… Read More »
The thought of work-related injuries can make you imagine pictures of falling off a scaffold or a heavy package falling from a high shelf and hitting a worker on the head, but some of the most common kinds develop over time. The category of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) accounts for close to 30 percent of all… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Eye injuries in the workplace come from a variety of hazards, including flying objects, chemical fumes, physically rough irritants, as well as exposure to damaging environmental factors such as chemical fumes and ultraviolet radiation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 2,000 work-related injuries requiring medical attention are reported in the… Read More »
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