As an individual in the workforce, being safe is a priority. Not all jobs are safe by nature; construction jobs require you to work with major equipment, sharp and heavy objects and other dangerous items. Even office jobs have times when an employee may be working on...
Month: January 2016
Work-related injuries in the United States: The statistics
Nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses impact thousands of Americans every year. In 2012, 155 million workers were part of the U.S. civilian labor force. Each of these people could be at risk of work-related injuries or illnesses, depending on their jobs and...
Firefighting facts: Illnesses and injuries on the job
Fighting fires is a very dangerous job, and the men and women who work in the field are courageous people who save lives and homes every day. Firefighting is not without risk, and many of these people are hurt every year in the line of duty. As of July 2013, an...
Illnesses in the workplace: You can be compensated
When you work in any industry, it's possible to suffer from occupational illnesses. These illnesses may appear gradually or suddenly over the course of many years. For instance, logging workers may suffer wear and tear on the joints, leading to repetitive strain...