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Major Head Injuries and Workers’ Comp.
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury at work, you could suffer lifelong consequences depending on the type and severity of the injury.
5 Jobs That Can Cause Occupational Lung Diseases
Occupational lung diseases are lung ailments caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants at the workplace. These irritants are not at all good for your lungs. Normally, the lung ailments can have lasting effects, even when your lung is not exposed to the irritants.
3 Toxic Substances that May Be Lurking at Your Workplace
Toxic exposure is a serious health concern for workers in various industries. It’s not necessarily just those who work in construction, manufacturing, or other similar jobs that can be presented with health concerns.
Avoiding a Heat-Related Workplace Injury
Without taking the proper precautions when working outside in the heat, you are more prone to a heat-related injury. Your safety matters and should be a priority for you and your employer.
Ways To Keep Yourself Safe When Working In A Warehouse
Warehouses can be dangerous environments to work in. There are many people moving at a fast pace, as well as working with and around machinery and vehicles. Here are some ways to keep yourself safe.
5 Common On-the-Job Back & Neck Injuries
There are a number of different back or neck injuries that can occur at work. From whiplash to a herniated disc, it’s good to be mindful and aware of these injuries.
Beware of the Fatal 4 in Construction
There are four primary hazards that lead to worker deaths in this industry. More than half of construction deaths across the country could be prevented by addressing these four hazards alone.
How to Report a Workplace Injury
Reporting a workplace injury is a crucial first step in the process of receiving workers’ compensation. There is a timeline and a specific process to follow to make sure your injury is reported and ready for approval. When and how you report matters.
On-The-Job Deaths Reach Highest Level in 12 Years
A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a nearly 2% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16, 2020 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.