For Injured Workers Who
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...
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...
Do you ever feel like your boss just wants you to rush and get things done faster than you even believe is possible? Do you feel this constant pressure and stress to be more productive every single day than you were the day before? If so, you're not alone. Many...
Head injuries are potentially severe matters that must be taken seriously. Workers should have proper protective gear if they’re working somewhere that has any risk of objects hitting a person’s head. This includes professions like linemen, plumbers, loggers, factory...
If you work in construction, one of the things you must do is make sure you’re wearing the right hard hat. Your employer should provide you with the correct hat that adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s requirements. Though this is the case,...
Most teens who get summer jobs don’t worry much about the potential for injury. However, they’re often in environments where hazards abound. Because they’re just working for the summer and/or part-time, they may not get the training and attention that other workers...