Workers in some industries know that falls are a major risk associated with their job duties. Those in construction, for example, are likely aware that falls from a significant elevation are one of the top causes of worker deaths in their field. However, workers in...
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The pitfalls of light duty for injured workers
When you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you. Your employer and their insurer, however, want you to get back to work as soon as possible since that’s the best way to limit their costs. To that end, you may be...
Can office workers be injured on the job?
When thinking about hazardous occupations, office work may not be at the top of the list. Nonetheless, the truth is that office workers can be injured on the job. Although environments differ, there are hazards in every single workplace. Outlined below are some of the...
3 kinds of orthopedic injuries commonly suffered in the workplace
When most people think about orthopedic injuries, they usually picture breaking a bone. Of course, fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries, but others don’t involve breaking a bone. Since most occupations involve movement, orthopedic injuries are a...
2 reasons office workers may develop orthopedic injuries
People often think of office work as safe, and that is true from a certain perspective. Office workers typically don't have to handle heavy machinery like those who work in a manufacturing facility. They do their job in one setting most of the time, which means they...
How do you address repetitive stress injuries at work?
Perhaps you work at a local Italian restaurant and spend hours every day preparing pasta dishes and pizza dough from scratch. Maybe you are an executive assistant who spends long shifts answering the phone, taking notes and meetings and typing emails on behalf of your...
3 reasons violence is a major risk for hospital workers
Working in a hospital is far more dangerous than the average person realizes. Hospital workers get injured more frequently than construction workers based on job injury statistics. Most of those injuries relate to overexertion while providing patient care. Roughly...
Workplace overexertion can lead to shoulder injuries
Many people don’t realize how much they use their shoulders each day. Regardless of what type of work you do, your shoulders get a good workout on every shift. Suffering a shoulder injury can have a negative impact on your ability to do your work duties. It can also...
These common injuries often affect mechanics
Did you know that there are a few common injuries that mechanics are at risk for? As a mechanic, it can be frustrating to think that you’d be at risk of any injuries, but the reality is that working with large vehicles, powerful tools and chemicals can put you in...
How does repetitive stress cause injuries in the workplace?
There are a number of tasks in the workplace that do not seem dangerous to the ordinary observer. Answering phone calls, typing, working at an assembly line or scanning barcodes are some of the activities that form part of most workers’ day-to-day jobs. However, these...