Factory workers face a host of injuries on each shift. Some of these are due to the moving equipment they work near. The machinery and moving parts can lead to traumatic amputations, which are among the most devastating things a person can experience. Traumatic...
Nerve damage is a serious injury that can happen in many ways on a construction site. While some injuries heal over time, nerve damage can lead to lasting complications. Understanding how it happens and what your rights are is important if you work in this high-risk...
Burns are an occupational hazard that many workers have to face. This is especially the case for those in the hospitality sector, such as chefs and wait staff. Burns can occur in various ways. For instance, a chef could be burned due to exposure to naked flames. A...
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...
