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Workplace illnesses can include mental health concerns that may be attributed to the workplace and your work environment. For instance, a traumatic event in the workplace could result in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or ongoing anxiety. Harassment can cause concerns and also affect your mental health. Of course, many other things can as well. Depression […]
Your employer must provide safety and health training programs as indicated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in order to keep you safe and educated about your safety. It’s your employer’s job to make sure that you understand what kinds of unsafe conditions exist in your workplace. It’s also his or her job to […]
Working on the roads, you normally have a designated work zone. Cones tend to be set out, and your vehicle has indicators or reflectors to make it obvious to others. Work-in-progress signs, or other kinds, may be put up to alert drivers that you’re working, too. When drivers disregard your safety, you deserve to be […]
Work injuries take place all the time, and although some types may be in decline, they are still fairly common. If you’re hurt at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation, and that can help you pay your medical bills and even cover some of your lost wages. Are injuries on the decline, though, […]
Occupational and work-related diseases vary, but anyone who works in a field for long enough may be exposed to these conditions. Work-related diseases can have many causes, from being exposed to hazards to working too many hours in a week. The work environment and a person’s own risk factors play an important role in the […]
Workplace accidents, in most cases, can be prevented with stringent rules on safety and steps to make sure everyone working knows what to do if hazards are seen. When workplaces are educated in safety techniques, it’s less likely for workers to be injured. If you’re hurt due to the carelessness of a coworker or as […]
When you work for an employer, that employer should always have workers’ compensation insurance. Even if you’re not in a dangerous profession, it’s possible to have an accident at work. Slick floors on a wet day, climbing a ladder that collapses, or even getting a shock from an outlet can result in injuries in the […]
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 a ladder and have a risk of falling […]
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 activities. If you’ve been hurt at work, you are already part of this […]
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 average of 31 firefighters […]
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