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Slip, Trip, and Fall: Preventing Common Winter Injuries
As winter creates environments that are slick and icy, it brings not just a white wonderland but also an increased risk of slips, trips, and falls.
What Employees Should Know About Catastrophic Injuries
It is essential for employees to be aware of what catastrophic injuries entail and how to prevent them. Whether you work in a high-risk industry or a seemingly low-risk office environment, understanding the potential dangers and taking necessary precautions can make a significant difference in your safety.
Sun Protection: A Must for Workers During Summer
The risk of sun exposure is not to be taken lightly, especially for workers who spend the majority of their day under the scorching sun. Sun protection is not just a matter of comfort—it's a crucial health measure.
Precautions for Working in Cold Weather Conditions
In order to protect yourself from cold weather injuries, it is important to know what to look for and how to prepare properly. This article will discuss the risks associated with cold weather exposure and provide tips on how to stay safe during the winter months.
How an Onsite Physician Can Help Limit Workplace Injuries
On-the-job injuries can be debilitating and costly, both for the individual worker and the company. In order to prevent on-the-job injuries from happening, many companies are turning to onsite physical therapists or physicians to help their employees stay healthy and safe.
Workplace Hearing Loss and Workers' Compensation
Hearing loss can happen to anyone, but there are certain factors that increase your risk of developing the condition. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), millions of workers suffer from hearing loss each year, and many of these cases could have been prevented if proper safety precautions had been taken.
7 Common Packing House Injuries in the Central Valley
One of the major components to agribusiness is the work done processing that material in a packing house so it's ready to go to consumers. We’ll focus on some common packing house injuries and how to prevent them.
5 Industries Most at Risk for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive Stress Injuries are a serious issue in the workplace, but did you know that some industries have higher rates than others? Let’s find out what those occupations are and what you can do to prevent these types of injuries.
What is a Repetitive Stress Injury?
Your work can often feel repetitive if you’re doing the same things over and over again on a daily basis. These types of persistent actions can also lead to certain injuries known as Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) or Cumulative Trauma Injuries (CTI).