Ladders can be very useful tools, and they’re necessary in many industries. They can also be used safely when workers are intent on doing so. Just like with other tools, though, these workers need to know how to focus on careful and safe operation. After all, injuries...
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What are the most dangerous work vehicles?
Many careers require occasional vehicle operation. Some people drive as one of their main work responsibilities. They deliver items or work for transportation companies. Others drive routinely to fulfill their job tasks. Public health nurses and home health aides may...
What is phantom limb syndrome?
Phantom limb syndrome can happen after an amputation injury. It often leads to feelings of phantom pain and discomfort. For example, a worker may be using a hydraulic press when the press is accidentally triggered while their arm is still on the machine’s surface....
3 ways power tools can injure construction professionals
Power tools are important at any construction site. Devices ranging from a variety of different cutting implements to drills reduce the amount of manual labor required to complete a construction project. Power tools not only diminish the pressure on the bodies of...
Common causes of electrocution on construction sites
Electrocution is one of the top hazards on construction sites, leading to many serious injuries and fatalities every year. Understanding the main causes can help workers stay safe. Here are three common reasons why electrocutions occur on construction sites. ...
Construction trench dangers
Trenches are a familiar site for those who work in the construction industry. Without them, it would not be possible to supply buildings with water, power, gas and sanitation. Yet they are not something employers and employees can ever afford to get complacent about. ...
How can injured employees process the need for an amputation?
When an employee sustains an injury at work, they may face the possibility of losing a limb. No matter how devastating a workplace injury is, most employees hope that it won’t necessitate getting an amputation. Unfortunately, limb amputation following an injury at...
Cumulative trauma and workers’ compensation in California
Many work-related injuries aren’t caused by one specific event or accident. They result from years of “wear and tear” on muscles and joints caused by doing the same movements for hours every day. This can cause what is referred to as cumulative trauma (CT). Cumulative...
Will you recover from a spinal injury?
Spinal injuries can devastate people’s lives. That’s true not just for those who suffer the injury, but for their families as well. They may they be facing a very different relationship - perhaps one where they need to spend a lot of time caring for their loved one...
Hearing loss is a serious risk of factory work
Many people think about physical hazards, such as lacerations and amputations, when they’re thinking about the risks of factory work. They may not realize that hearing loss is also a significant hazard that can occur. Employers need to set protocols in place to...