Nearly everyone has had to occasionally nurse a sore back after putting in a long day at work. Unfortunately, many are so accustomed to their back pain that they learn to ignore it and never see a doctor. If you experience pain in your back after a workplace accident,...
Road construction is a hazardous industry that presents numerous risks to workers. Construction crews face unique dangers associated with both the nature of their work and their working environment. Understanding these risks is the first step toward preventing...
Manual labor often involves operating heavy machinery, handling powerful tools and working in environments with significant safety risks. Among these risks, amputations are one of the most severe and life-altering injuries a worker can suffer. Understanding these...
Research has shown that although work-related injuries are generally declining, work-related traumatic brain injury (wrTBI) continues to rise. And unfortunately, even mild wrTBI can cause behavioral, cognitive and functional impairments that have a lasting impact. ...
It’s well known that falls are one of the biggest risks in construction. When you look at the four most common causes of fatal accidents, falls top the list. This happens on a consistent basis, year in and year out, so it’s something that all construction workers...
Some jobs are associated with a known risk of exposure to explosions. Working in a chemical production facility or an oil refinery, for example, comes with a known degree of risk related to explosions. Other jobs, such as working at a granary, where flour dust is...
One of the most common pieces of advice given to those who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is that they should not go to sleep. Their friends or family members who are with them may be instructed by medical professionals to keep them awake. Letting...
Many workplace injuries will heal with time and proper treatment, but brain injuries don’t always fall into this category. If you suffered a brain injury on the job, achieving full healing can be something of a challenge. It is not always possible, even with high-end...
Oftentimes, when academic studies make headlines, they confirm truths that have been long suspected. This was certainly the case recently when a Statistics Netherlands study clearly linked the challenges with so-called “mental overload” with the prevalence of...
An accident at your job can lead to an amputation which can significantly affect the direction and trajectory of your career. It may be physically impossible to discharge your usual duties after losing a limb, and you might require long-term medical care and some...
