There are many myths when it comes to workplace safety. While most workers understand there is some form of danger in their job, many misconceptions can be counterproductive and raise the chance of injuries for workers. If you’re going to raise your safety levels at...
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Year: 2022
Work in construction? Watch your vision
Eye injuries in the workplace are not rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that “[E]ach day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment.” Over 100 such injuries sideline employees for 24 hours...
3 types of burns and where they happen
Every job comes with unique trials and tribulations. You could injure a limb working construction or inhale chemicals at an unloading facility. But, did you know there are a few common types of burns that can happen at nearly any job. Knowing what dangers could happen...
How can you prevent wrist injuries at work?
People use their hands on a daily basis, so protecting the hands and wrist is important. There are several tactics that you can use to protect your wrists. Some of these are dependent on your employer, but there are some that you can do on your own. Your employer is...
3 types of injuries office workers experience
Office work is typically thought of as a safe profession, but it comes with risks that can end up sending the worker to the doctor or hospital. It’s best if employers remember that these risks must be avoided. Employees should also be aware so they can try to avoid...
Is long hair a risk in the workplace?
There are some risks in the workplace that you just can't avoid. Maybe you have to use certain tools and machines or you have to work at heights. They are always going to be some risks that you face. But you also want to know how to reduce those risks as much as...
Tips for working safely around heavy equipment
If you have to work around heavy equipment, your injury risks on the job go up significantly. It's important for you to understand what you can do to work safely and to keep avoiding injury as a priority. Naturally, accidents can and still do happen on the worksite....
Knee injuries in the construction sector
The construction industry provides steady work for people across the state of Ohio. This regular employment ensures that bills are paid, food remains on the table and families are able to maintain a decent standard of living. Nonetheless, there are some downsides....
Hospital group seeks federal help to deal with rising violence
People who work in hospitals have always been among those most likely to be victims of workplace violence. Mentally ill, drunk or drugged patients can lash out. So can angry family members. Sometimes incidents of gang and domestic violence even spill over into...
A worker passes away every 99 minutes
One thing that people often ask about workplace injuries is just how common they are. They may frame it as a way to discount what they consider to be minor injuries, asking how often the injuries are so severe that the person has to go to the hospital or even passes...