When you consider the industries with higher percentages of fatal injuries, what comes to mind may be law enforcement, construction or even crab fishing in Arctic waters. But, as it turns out, warehouse work can also be dangerous at times. In fact, the trend toward...
People who work at restaurants deserve to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, restaurants are notorious for trying to cut corners to save on costs, which might mean that these workers don’t have all the tools and safe procedures that they need to remain safe....
In the mid-1990s, chefs became the new rock-and-roll stars. People aspired to join the ranks of these hard-working, hard-drinking, kitchen gods. Yet as Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential" revealed, the reality is far from glamorous. Restaurants kitchens are one...
While work-related injuries can happen to people in every type of job, it's fair to say that some careers are more dangerous than others. Construction is one of the most hazardous jobs available in the Fairfax area. Construction workers often stand at great heights...
Depending on your profession, it’s possible that you rely on power tools to provide quality and timely work. While there’s nothing wrong with this, your safety, health and well-being are more important than anything else. Power tools have the potential to cause...
Truckers who haul tankers have to be especially careful when they’re doing their job duties because they can face some risks that other truckers don’t have to worry about. These aren’t only things that happen during the haul, but also include risks that occur when...
Statistics on workplace incidents often run a bit behind, so the most recent ones we have for electrical injuries and fatalities are for 2018. However, they show a concerning reversal of the overall trend. Like many other issues, electrical injuries and fatalities...
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...
When you walk into your vacation or business trip oasis, more commonly known as your hotel or resort, you'll likely comment on the decor, the amenities, the quality fo the bed, and the cleanliness of the place. Being happy with your hotel or resort choice is extremely...
Broken bones take all different forms. Hairline fractures are very thin breaks that do not split the bone entirely. Spiral fractures happen when the bone gets twisted, and they wrap around it in a spiral pattern. Among the most painful and potentially dangerous...
