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Professionals in a variety of different fields are potentially at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Factory workers, professional drivers and office workers are among those most frequently diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. People tend to dismiss carpal tunnel...
Many first responders, including police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) workers deal with more traumatic events in one day than some people experience in a lifetime. It seems only natural that some develop post-traumatic stress injuries...
Work-related back injuries are fairly common. In fact, some studies indicate that over 1 million workers suffer from back injuries each year. Back injuries can vary in terms of severity and causes. Nonetheless, all types of back injuries are generally very painful and...
Grocery store workers help many customers each day. With each of those interactions and every single job duty they handle, these hard-working men and women face hazards that may cause long-term injuries. The onus is on the grocery store owners to ensure their workers...
One of the top reasons for serious injuries in the workplace is when people fall. This can lead to spinal cord injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and much more. In some cases, fall protection can be used to keep workers...
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can be a frustrating and painful reality. Caused by overuse of muscles and tendons, repetitive stress injuries can affect musicians, gamers, office workers and anyone who performs repetitive motions frequently. The good news? While...
In some professions, driving is the main service an employee provides. Thousands of workers help transportation companies get travelers or goods to specific destinations every day. Countless other workers sometimes operate vehicles as part of their job...
Accidents in the workplace can result in devastating injuries. However, accidents aren’t the only source of work-related ailments. Some workers contract work-related illnesses that come from more sustained exposure to certain conditions. One example is work-related...
Personal protection equipment (PPE) is very important in the workplace. In most cases, your employer has to give you certain types of equipment to keep you safe. Examples include hard hats, dust masks, gloves, high visibility vests, eye protection and much more. If...
You probably don’t think that much about your knees – until they hurt or refuse to support your weight. Unfortunately, knee joints can be particularly prone to on-the-job injuries, and meniscus tears can be common among construction workers, factory employees and...