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New technology is being developed to measure hand activity patterns and help assess injury risk. Over the past few years, automation technology has come a long way, and made everything much more easier, efficient and safe. Most industries use technology extensively, however, some manufacturing plants in the US still depend on human labor to produce … Read more
If you suffer a heat stroke at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Outdoor workers become vulnerable to heat related illnesses, and can suffer a heat stroke due to exposure to very high temperatures. A heat stroke has a serious physical impact and it also increases the risk of accidents in the … Read more
Tools are inherently hazardous irrespective of their shape, size and function. All sorts of tools, especially the power operated ones can cause irreparable damage. It is therefore essential to train each and every worker – the ones who handle machinery and heavy equipment as well as those who use simple hand tools. According to our … Read more
Everyday, millions of healthcare workers are exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Working as a medical professional may not seem like a particularly hazardous occupation when compared with others such as firefighters, law enforcers and construction workers. However, it can be a very dangerous occupation due to the wide variety of potential hazards that medical professionals can … Read more
According to an OSHA report, 2,644 worker amputations were reported in 2015. In 2015, OSHA had implemented new reporting procedures, which required employers to report serious injuries such as amputations within 24 hours of the workplace accident. This was done because it has been noted that when a workplace accident occurs that result in the … Read more
The number of fatalities and entrapment cases resulting from silo accidents increased in 2016. In most workplaces, efforts to reduce the number of work related accidents, fatalities and injuries have proven successful. Sadly, however, this does not always apply to the farming industry. Safety hazards from silos and grain bins are still a major concern … Read more