When we think about what we want to be when we grow up, we don't really stop to consider how that job will affect our hearing and vision. In fact, we don't really consider the physical nature or lack of physical nature at all. We go about following our passions or the...
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Eye Injuries Are Common In The Workplace
We talk often about work injuries, but today we want to get into a specific type - eye injuries. They are surprisingly common in the workplace, and not in the ways you would think. Across many industries, people sustain eye injure their eyes. In fact, around 2,000...
Workplace Eye Injury Reality
Eye injuries are painful and can be debilitating. If they happen in the workplace, you should receive workers' compensation insurance coverage. Unfortunately, there are times when claims are denied or a worker is fired for even reporting an injury. Many people do not...
Workplace Hearing Loss Is Major Problem
A workplace injury is something that nobody wants to experience. Not only can it impact you in the short-term, but it can have long-term consequences as well. When most people think of injuries in the workplace, they think of mishaps with tools, people falling off of...
When Farming and Other Occupational Hazards Lead to Vision and Hearing Loss
San Diego's mild climate and rich soil create very productive agricultural conditions, which is why San Diego has a large farming community and a lot of farm workers. Farmers and farmhands enjoy certain aspects of their jobs including working outside, the satisfaction...
Workplace Hearing Loss Cuts Productivity
You may be surprised to find out that, according to Forbes, around 37.5 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from hearing loss. These hearing loss issues can greatly affect employee happiness and productivity. But what are your options when your hearing loss...