Maybe you’re working in a factory line when you accidentally cut your hand. It’s just a scratch, so you think nothing of it. Maybe you’re in the less-than-clean breakroom of your job when you scrape your arm on the table. It’s just a little scrape, so you bandage it...
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Industrial workplace hazards to avoid
People who work in an industrial setting need to ensure they’re taking proper safety precautions. Employers must provide the workers with the correct safety protocols and equipment to get the jobs done. Unfortunately, accidents do happen in the industrial setting....
How will paralysis affect your finances?
If you suffer paralysis in a workplace accident, it is crucial you receive adequate compensation. What does “adequate” mean? Probably a lot more than you think. The Christopher Reeve Foundation researched the average costs of paralysis in 2014. Here are some of their...
Preventing amputation when working with mechanical presses
With mechanical presses and hydraulic presses, one of the biggest risks to workers is that a hand would accidentally enter the danger zone while activating the press. This could result in amputation or a serious crush injury. Even if the amputation isn't immediate,...
What benefits do you need after a permanent work injury?
Many work injuries only have a short-term impact on how you perform your job. You will recover from a broken arm or a sprained ankle in a few weeks. With rest and adequate medical care, you will eventually be able to go back to the exact same work you did before your...
California just raised the stakes surrounding workplace safety
Governor Gavin Newsom just put pen to paper and signed into law Senate Bill 606 (SB 606) on Sept. 27, 2021, giving the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) new enforcement powers when it comes to workplace safety. For employees --...
Something that is no longer there can still affect your job
Amputation, the loss of a body part to surgery or trauma, will have a dramatic effect on your daily life. Even the most resilient and healthy individuals will likely require physical therapy and ongoing support as they adjust to life after an amputation. Some people...
Limb loss is a risk in any line of work
Amputation injuries can be horrific at the time and devastating afterward. They may require immediate life-saving treatment, significant medical intervention, long-term therapy and expensive prosthetic parts. On top of that, they will make day-to-day life more...
Do you have to hit your head at work to suffer an on-the-job TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the worst and most expensive possible workplace injuries. A TBI can mean you need to take an immediate leave of absence for treatment and rest. It could also affect your job performance, regardless of whether the symptoms it...
Knee injuries and office work: What you should know
Office work is often considered a safe job, but it does come with specific risks. For some people, one of those risks is that they will suffer a knee injury while they work. There are several things that can occur that may lead to a knee injury. Understanding the...