Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
A co-worker falls off of an unstable ladder at work and lands on the concrete floor six feet below. It's a relatively short fall and you know they're not in significant danger, but everyone on the floor hears their leg snap as they hit the ground. You run over,...
An electrical accident on the job can be instantly fatal or it can cause serious injuries. It's a constant danger for construction workers on both commercial and residential jobs. All it takes is one small mistake for a serious event. To help reduce the odds of such...
You get up in the morning and it takes all you have in you just to roll out of bed. You stagger down the hall, one hand on your back, to get your first cup of coffee. It seems like you're sore and stiff all the time when you wake up, and you wonder if you have a back...
For workers who have to dig trenches or work inside of them on the job, a collapse is one of their biggest concerns. It can happen in a split-second, and workers can be seriously hurt or killed as they're covered with rock, dirt and debris. How can you keep this from...
Workplace falls are one of the major hazards facing construction workers. They lead to a high number of fatalities every year and both workers and employers need to plan ahead to prevent them. The first step is to use guardrails on scaffolding systems, walkways,...
When someone says that they broke their arm at work, what does that really mean? We often use the word "broken" as a description for an injury. However, there are many different types of fractures. They all come with different levels of pain, treatment methods and...
Mining is undoubtedly dangerous work, but some tactics are riskier than others. When you look at stories of previous mine collapses, you can see what methods put miners in harm's way. One of the standard tactics for mining coal is called "room-and-pillar" mining or...
You might think that your office job is the safest occupation that exists, and there's little chance you'll suffer from a work-related injury. However, the inactivity and lack of movement caused by sitting at a desk all day can result in serious health conditions --...
Going to work each day is something millions of Americans do without worry about suffering an injury. The sad fact of the matter is that many Americans get injured on the job every year, and it happens at jobs that don't seem to be dangerous. Today, we will take a...
Many on-the-job injuries happen because workers do not have the proper protective gear. In some cases, this is the fault of the employer for not providing the equipment and following safety guidelines. In other cases, it is the fault of the employees for not adhering...
