Working outdoors during the winter in Virginia poses unique challenges, particularly the risk of hypothermia. This condition is caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. It can be dangerous if it’s not addressed promptly. Outdoor workers must proactively...
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Protective gear every construction worker should wear on a job site
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...
Do hard hats really work?
Hard hats are one of the most common pieces of safety equipment on any construction site and in many other settings. Workers are required to wear them to prevent head injuries – such as a traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) -- if something falls from a higher level on the...
4 of the biggest safety risks for hospital workers
Working in a hospital is a very stable form of employment. People will always require medical support when dealing with injuries, overcoming illnesses and having babies. Most people get into medical work because they like to have a positive impact on other people....
3 hazards factory workers face
Factory workers provide a valuable service to this country by producing many of the goods everyone counts on. But, this is extremely dangerous work that requires proper mitigation by the employers. While some people might try to claim that it’s up to the workers to...
Common injuries for professional chefs
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...
What are the biggest job risks in the food service industry?
Food service workers often do not receive particularly robust compensation plans. Injured food service workers are often reliant on workers' compensation coverage if they have health issues that will impact their job performance. Injuries on the job can potentially...
3 injury risks for hotel housekeepers that often go overlooked
Those who work in the hotel housekeeping industry know that their job exposes them to certain injury risks. For example, they understand that slipping and falling is a common hazard for professional cleaners. When you know the dangers you may face, you have better...
When an injured worker doesn’t agree with their treatment plan
An employee injured on the job may require treatment and time away from work. A broken bone, for example, might require a leave of absence until someone regains full functionality of the affected body part. Depending on the severity of the fracture, the treatment...
Falling objects at work can cause brain injuries
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...