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...
Workplace Injuries
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...
Were you burned while working in the foodservice industry?
Compared to some industries, it can be argued that working in the foodservice sector is not that dangerous. Perhaps not when compared to scaffold builders working on high-rise buildings or crab fishermen on the Bering Sea. Nevertheless, food service workers still...
How can an office job negatively affect your health?
If you have set a goal for the year of taking more care of your health, it is essential to remember there is more to that than exercising and eating well. As you head back to the office after the holidays, slide into your chair and turn on your computer, consider how...
Retail work can carry some serious hazards
Stores of all kinds are seeing more in-person customers again -- particularly as the holidays approach This means job opportunities for people of all ages. If you’ve never worked in retail or it’s been decades since you did, it’s easy to underestimate the potential...
A fall on the job could mean lost wages and medical bills
When you think about falls on the job, you might think about construction workers, roofing professionals, windmill technicians or even window washers. It is certainly true that those who work at an elevation have an increased risk of falling and suffering severe...
Common injuries associated with long-term office work
Office work is largely considered to be safe, especially when compared with physically demanding careers like construction or manufacturing. However, office workers do get hurt on the job and often need to claim workers' compensation benefits. What are the most common...
3 common causes of head injuries on the job
If you are working and suffer a head injury, you could go through many months or years of pain and suffering. A serious head injury may impact your ability to work or do your job. You may lose the ability to work completely in some cases. That’s why it’s important to...
Carpal tunnel syndrome and workers’ compensation
What do office workers and manual laborers have in common? Answer: Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. These types of work-related injuries usually don't qualify as a personal injury lawsuit. However, understanding your rights under your state's...
What are the top job risks for hospital workers?
A hospital is a medical facility with countless possible sources of injury. The nurse or phlebotomist could poke themselves with a needle used to draw blood from a patient or administer medication. They could have environmental exposure to dangerous chemicals or...