The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compiles workplace accident statistics on a regular basis. This information helps to identify dangerous workplace trends so that regulators, employers and workers can take action to reduce the risk of...
Month: March 2023
Why is car crash safety a man’s world?
It was once the case that men did most of the driving, designing and building of cars. So, it is perhaps understandable that, in those less enlightened times, they designed vehicles primarily to accommodate themselves. Yet nowadays, there are even more women than men...
What’s the problem with ladders at work?
Ladders serve numerous purposes, which is why virtually every workplace in the U.S. has a ladder laying around somewhere. They are cheap to buy and easy to store. They are quick to deploy and move along and can help you reach things far more quickly and with less...
2 ways that caring for others could leave you with injuries
If you work as a caregiver, nurse or another hands-on position in a “caring” profession, your employer needs to look after your health. As recent world health events clearly illustrated, when the people who care for others get sick, the whole system suffers....
How can medication lead to a car crash?
When you go to the doctor, and they prescribe you medication, you need to ensure you understand the implications of taking it. Some people are so happy to get access to helpful drugs that they pick them up from the pharmacy and take them without giving a thought to...
Why are construction trenches so dangerous?
If you work on construction sites, you are regularly surrounded by potential hazards. Trenches present particular problems. You will be exposed to a risk of harm to a particularly significant degree under two specific circumstances. When you are in it If your boss...
Why might kitchen workers need workers’ comp?
Restaurant kitchens often have a high staff turnover. Many workers leave after fallouts with colleagues or bosses, and others just decide to opt for an easier way to earn money. But, all too often, there’s another reason a restaurant might need to hire a new staff...
3 mistakes that could compromise an injury claim after a crash
The hours and days after a vehicle crash are undeniably challenging and are a prime time for injury victims to unintentionally make poor decisions. If you’ve recently suffered harm in a crash any potential missteps that you make could affect your ability to secure the...
Crash injuries don’t need to affect wages to cause financial harm
After a major crash, people often look for compensation to help cover their expenses. They may have lost out on multiple days of income, maybe even weeks of wages because of their injuries. They may have thousands of dollars in hospital bills and also property damage...
What Demographic Groups Face The Greatest Risk Of Work Injury?
Anyone can get hurt at work, as job injuries range from predictable, industry-specific trauma risks to fluke accidents related to criminal activity or inclement weather. People of all ages and backgrounds engaged in gainful employment could potentially end up...