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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....
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of workplace injuries, affecting employees in a wide range of industries. Delivery drivers, truckers, construction workers, first responders and employees who travel for work are often especially vulnerable to accidents...
It is not always obvious how a traumatic brain injury (TBI) will pan out. On some occasions, they seem to heal on their own, and the person is soon back at work and able to carry on life as normal. On other occasions, they cause lifelong damage that complicates the...
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...
