Workers in the construction industry that are involved in fire and explosion accidents, are often left with severe and debilitating injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), an average of 36 fire and explosion related deaths occur in the construction industry each year. Construction sites are full of hazards such as electrical … Read more
A recent study reveals that female night shift workers are at higher risk for heart disease. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. One in every four deaths is caused by heart disease. A recent study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, published in the Journal of American Medicine, revealed that women who work … Read more
Construction sites are notorious for work-related injuries. The construction industry is among the most dangerous of workplaces. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, construction workers have the highest rate of work-related traumatic brain injury. Another study conducted by OSHA’s Division of Safety Research found that the construction, agriculture, forestry, … Read more
Many teens have an afterschool job to earn extra pocket money, meet new people, and become more independent. Teenagers have available a wide variety of part-time jobs, ranging from working as a camp counselor, babysitting, waitressing at a restaurant, or working in retail stores. Regardless of the kind of job a teenager decides on, there is some level of risk … Read more
Victims of roofing accidents often face challenges in receiving their rightful compensation. In addition to heights that roofers are expected to work at, there are other dangers they are exposed to. According to a report published by Dr. Sang Choi in the Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research, roofers are exposed to six times more risks of suffering a … Read more
Work-related lower back pain is a common cause of occupational disability. Lower back pain is one of the most common problems faced by workers in many industries. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, lower back pain accounts for a third of all work related musculoskeletal injuries resulting in occupational disability. An article published in … Read more