Workplace injuries are a common occurrence in many industries, and healthcare workers are no exception. They are at a higher risk for certain types of injuries than employees in other fields, primarily due to the nature of their work. How do these injuries occur, and...
You know that you deserve workers’ compensation if you’re at work and you get injured in an accident. This compensation can help to pay for things like the wages that you lose while you are healing and the medical bills incurred by the injury. But, for many workers,...
If your job involves hands-on work, then you’re exposed to numerous hazards every day. It’s important to look after all aspects of your health, but the eyes are of special significance. There are various ways that your eyes might be injured at work and recognizing the...
Every workplace comes with its share of hazards. While some workplace injuries may not require medical attention, others can be life-altering. One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain at work is the loss of a limb or amputation. Several types of...
Baggage handlers at airports have important jobs. Whether they’re taking a person’s checked luggage from them or putting them onto the planes, these individuals are at risk of suffering from injuries because of the weight of the luggage they have to move around....
If you were to ask people about the most dangerous jobs, they might talk about commercial fishing or construction work. Nurses almost never make the list of those most at risk, as on-the-job fatalities are rare among those working in the medical field. However,...
You certainly don't want to get injured on the job, and you do everything in your power to work safely. You inspect ladders, you wear personal protection equipment, you never work when you're feeling too tired or fatigued, and you generally just try to be as safe as...
Amputation injuries are a real risk for workers across the country, especially those involved in manual labor. In fact, injuries related to machines account for thousands of amputations every year. Amputation injuries include physical pain and suffering, and they...
It’s not uncommon these days for people to work well into their 60s and even longer. Some do it because they simply can’t afford to retire. Others can’t imagine giving up their work and spending their days gardening or fishing. According to the Bureau of Labor...
Working in a warehouse can be a dangerous job. Everywhere you look you’ll find a potential safety hazard. That’s why it is essential that employees are properly trained, have the right equipment and understand how to protect themselves on the job. Likewise, the...
