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.
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.
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).
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury at work, you could suffer lifelong consequences depending on the type and severity of the injury.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
