The new OSHA regulations may prevent as many as 5,000 slip and fall injuries each year in the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency that is dedicated to ensuring that working conditions are safe for employees. New guidelines were recently released to target the common causes that can lead … Read more
The injury risk primarily depends on the types of goods the delivery worker handles. Delivery workers often have to work long hours day and night. While we may not think of this job as a particularly risky one, it does carry certain risks, and delivery workers often sustain serious injuries or develop work related illnesses. … Read more
Serious accidents can occur in the construction, mining and logging industries if support devices are not placed correctly. Falls due to their misplacement can result in severe injuries and even death. Workers may fall while working on elevations which are near floor openings, on balconies, bridges, embankments, utility poles, or rooftops. They may fall if … Read more
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. In 2014, approximately 3 million workers suffered nonfatal workplace injuries. Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. This type of injury can easily lead to problems … Read more
A slip and fall injury is the most common type of work-related accident. Slip and fall injuries on the job are the most common type of workplace injuries. Slips and falls at work can differ in severity. The worker may just need a few days off work, or may end up disabled for the rest … Read more
Workers in the food industry have a higher risk of work-related injuries than workers in many other industries. A large number of people work in the food industry. Whether it’s as a waiter or a chef, it’s not a job we associate with any great levels of risk. It’s not as if you’re working on … Read more