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...
You know that there are going to be risks that you have to take on the job. Maybe you're a construction worker and you know that you're going to have to climb ladders, or perhaps you're a roofer and you know that you're going to have to work at heights all the time....
As we draw nearer to warm weather, it is important to draw attention to the health risks inherent in working under extreme heat conditions. Those who perform physical labor outdoors, such as road workers, roofers, landscapers and postal delivery workers, are at risk...
Construction sites are awash with concrete. You may be so used to seeing it and working with it that you forget how dangerous it can be. Yet concrete can kill or leave you with serious injuries. Concrete can endanger construction workers in many ways. Here are some of...
While most employers need to hold workers' compensation insurance, it does not mean that getting it is straightforward. Employers can sometimes be difficult because they do not want to see their premiums rise. Insurers can often be obstructive because they know if...
