The restaurant industry constantly evolves, but safety measures haven’t changed very much over the last few years. While every workplace has its own unique hazards, commercial kitchens seem to revolve heavily around certain specific issues. These include: 1. Slips...
If you’re a construction worker, you should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites to enhance your safety. Knowing which protective gear to use when the need arises can help you comfortably work in challenging outdoor conditions, operate heavy machinery...
Chefs feed the nation, which is a very important and rewarding role. However, it’s no secret that being a chef is hard work. Not only do chefs have to work in busy environments for long hours, but they are also exposed to some serious injury risks. What are some of...
There are certain professions that people associate with falling objects. Construction workers, for example, get struck by tools or even communication devices dropped from a higher altitude frequently. There are numerous tools and systems that exist specifically to...
There are many professions that are strongly associated with an obvious and direct risk of falling. For example, construction workers and window washers are among those who are at increased risk for a fall when compared with the general public because their jobs may...
We are now well into the holiday season and it’s a busy time for most industries. Delivery drivers, perhaps, have more to do than anyone else. Some individuals like to be organized early and get their presents delivered long before Christmas day. Others prefer to...
A few months ago, you may have been thankful that you work inside. You stayed warm in your seat while others had to carry on outside in the bitter cold. Now summer is on its way, and you might be wishing you could get out more. However, the weather is not the only...
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) captures how health care workers have one of the highest job-related injury risks of all employees. It's even higher for them than it is for workers in the manufacturing, construction...
Regardless of your profession, it’s likely that you rely on a variety of tools to provide your employer with a top-notch performance. For example, you may spend a good portion of your day climbing up and down a ladder, such as if you work as a painter or roofer. If...
You were working a few stories up when your worst nightmare came true: the scaffolding that you were working on suddenly collapsed. You knew that it looked a little uneven today and had mentioned it, but your employer guaranteed that it was safe. Now, suffering a...
