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 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 of their … 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
Commercial truck drivers face a number of work-related work injuries each year. Commercial truckers do an important job of transporting our food, clothes, electronics, industrial goods, and many other goods essential to running our homes and economy properly. However, most of us never think of all the risks these commercial truckers face as they go … Read more
While organizations like OSHA have made the workplace safer, on the job injuries still happen every day. In the United States, a worker is injured every 7 seconds. This means that approximately 12,900 workers a day and 4.7 million workers per year are injured at work. Workplace injuries occur more commonly among young workers who … Read more