Personal protective equipment is required for many industries. It includes things like clothing, boots, gloves and eyewear to help prevent on-the-job injuries. With workplace diversification greater than ever, new concerns about improperly fit eyewear have emerged....
Month: August 2022
Overuse injuries at work: how do they happen?
One of the leading causes of workplace injuries is overexertion. As the name suggests, these injuries develop when a part of the body is subjected to work-related stress or strain. These injuries also develop when an employee performs the same routine over and over,...
All you need to know about work-related back injuries
Every day that you go to work, you risk getting hurt on the job. One of the most common injuries that people suffer from is a back injury, which can stop them in their tracks and require medical intervention. Back injuries range from aches and pains to devastating...
Waste collectors, you are at a high risk of injury or illness
Waste collection is only one of the many occupations in the U.S. solid waste industry. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most hazardous, exposing workers to many potential risks. Most serious waste collector injuries happen under two types of circumstances—garbage...
How much can you receive in disability pay from workers’ comp?
Workers' compensation is a crucial benefit program for social stability. It protects those who work hard to support themselves from the risk of poverty because of their employment. Otherwise, the risk involved with many professions, like construction work, might...
3 common repetitive stress injuries in the workplace
Many workplace injuries are attributable to single incidents of workplace accidents like electrocution, a fall or even an auto accident. However, certain work-related injuries develop from the cumulative effects of repetitive motions or employee posture while at work....