Common delivery driver injuries
Working as a delivery driver comes with a lot of hazards. While it may not seem like that dangerous of a job, it can be due to the nature of driving a lot and visiting people’s homes. You never know...
View ArticleRisks and hazards faced by emergency first responders
Because of the speed at which they respond to emergencies, first responders and ambulance drivers face significantly higher risks of on-the-job injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic...
View ArticleAutomation may cause worker injuries
Whether you love technology or see it as an unpredictable force, automation is becoming a way of life in the modern economy. As such, if you work in a warehouse, factory or production facility, you...
View Article4 tips for staying safe on your motorcycle
In 2018, the number of motorcyclists who died in collisions dropped by 5% from the year before, yet you know that riding a motorcycle still presents certain risks. Even though motorcycle crash...
View ArticleWhat if I’m injured in a Hoyer lift accident at work?
Nursing home staff have difficult jobs. They have to care for patients with a wide array of needs. Some patients need diapers changed. Some need to be moved to avoid getting bedsores. Some need to get...
View ArticleSuffering a workplace lifting injury in bariatric care
Nurses and nursing assistants choose their profession largely out of the desire to help people. Unfortunately, the desire to help patients sometimes leads nurses to suffer a work-related injury. One of...
View ArticleWhen health care workers suffer injuries on the job
This last year has been especially difficult for those who work in healthcare. Doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, nursing home workers – many have had to step up and help take care of thousands of...
View ArticleHealth care employees most at risk for workplace injuries
Most people don’t think of working in health care as a hazardous profession. But U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) statistics show hospitals are the most dangerous workplaces, surpassing construction...
View ArticleThe persistent threat of violence against health care workers
When most people think of occupations at risk for violent attacks, police officers, security guards and similar occupations probably come to mind. What people often overlook is the extreme risk of...
View ArticleWhat are the risks of working with hazardous drugs?
11 million people worked for the health industry in 2019 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Around 8 million of them have constant exposure to hazardous drugs, which causes them to develop different...
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