Construction work is responsible for a high percentage of industrial fatalities in the U.S. every year. Injuries abound across the board on expansive commercial projects and small,...
Workers who perform their jobs at high elevations find themselves in hazardous situations. Using appropriate fall protection equipment is a standard safety requirement. Although this...
A stroke is a medical condition that varies in terms of effects and severity. However, strokes typically cause speech or vision problems, memory loss, and...
According to the Mayo Clinic, occupational asthma can cause permanent lung damage and disability in workers if their condition is not properly diagnosed or if they are...
Factors such as job stability, steady hours, career path, and the degree of control over a job schedule affect worker health and workplace injury risk,...
In the year 2019, research was conducted to determine if employer inspections reached safety standards in the workplace. The safety inspections consisted of workplace safety...
Shoulder injuries are among the most debilitating a person can experience. They occur for a variety of reasons and vary in severity. When they happen...
In an effort to increase safety in the workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a new rule in 2015 that requires employers...