Every job you can think of carries some chance of injury, however minute the risk may seem in some cases. For example, you might sit in a chair all day long at work, yet by turning “just the wrong way”…

Healthcare facilities can be a dangerous place to work. You never know what will happen on any given shift. You could encounter a violent patient or family member. Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids is an ever-present risk. Rapid…

Employees at manufacturing facilities work hard, and workplace injuries can put their life and livelihood at risk. What injuries put workers in factories and on assembly lines at risk? Chemical exposure Depending on the products that a facility produces and…

You know that a construction site is a dangerous place to work. Potential hazards are all over the place. But did you know that only four types of accidents are responsible for over half of construction site fatalities? The “fatal…

Some industries are clearly more dangerous than others. Most people know that construction workers face numerous hazards in the workplace. However, what about workplaces that may not appear to be particularly hazardous? Surprisingly, the potential for injuries exists in every…

Nobody wants to get injured at work, but due to a myriad of factors (faulty equipment, an unsafe environment, or a poorly trained employee), accidents do happen. This is when workers’ compensation comes into play. Many companies pay insurance to…

Forklifts become a risk to the driver and other workers on the floor if they’re not managed properly. They can cause serious—and sometimes fatal—injuries. These three important safety tips can help you stay safe while operating a forklift: Maintain proper speed Not…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the healthcare industry continues to grow and employs around 18 million workers. While hospitals serve the noble purpose of providing aid to the sick and injured, they also create hazards…

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There are risks to working at any job, but assembly line workers face continued hardships due to repetitive motions. The risks assembly workers face can have devastating impacts on their work and personal lives. Some of these risks include hand…