It’s common for workers in some professions to develop what’s known as “occupational asthma.” People who work around substances as varied as wood or grain dust, chemicals, fungi and animal dander can develop asthma. Asthma, which causes the airways in the lungs to...
You work as a mover, and business is steady. With all of your hands-on experience, you understand exactly why: Moving is hard work. Most people have no desire to handle a move on their own, which is why they hire you to do all of the physical labor. What are the...
Assembly lines and manufacturing plants have evolved to improve efficiency and output for more than a century. In recent decades, though, that evolution has focused more on automation and robotics. While a robot workforce might help prevent human injuries by...
There are many occupational hazards that housekeepers, janitors and other cleaners face. Statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that at least 42,000 of these workers suffered nonfatal injuries resulting in them...
Many workplace injuries only result in a day or two of missed work, if that. However, for a small minority of injured workers, a workplace incident will lead to a much longer leave of absence, as well as medical costs. If you will miss at least seven days of work, you...
When you receive an injury at work, it can bring a lot of added stress into your life. Whether you’re struggling to afford medical bills or dealing with ongoing pain, you might be wondering how long it will take to file a claim and how soon you can receive...
Restaurant kitchens can get incredibly hot. You might be tempted to roll up your sleeves and wear shorts or sandals to relieve the heat. However, this could leave you more exposed to a workplace injury. Here are some of the things you should wear when working in a...
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...
