Workplace injuries are common, and if you work in a job that requires heavy labor or lifting, you could be at risk for a serious back injury. One common injury you could sustain at work is a herniated spinal disk. When a herniated disc develops, the soft, jellylike...
Medical workers and workplace exposure to COVID-19
The pandemic has put enormous pressure on healthcare workers around the world. Front-line medical employees have been especially hard hit by the virus, and many suffer long-term effects of being infected. Post-viral symptoms can vary widely The symptoms that medical...
Logistics and warehouse workers and permanent knee injuries
If you work in logistics, you face unique and sometimes hazardous working conditions. Warehouse employees regularly bend, twist and lift heavy loads. Truck drivers operate pedals, climb in and out of trucks and jump from trailer beds. Such activities can injure your...
Serious injuries affect nurses
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses who work in hospitals are at a high risk of work-related illness and injury. Hospital staff hurt on the job may feel the need to finish their shift. However, it can be detrimental to minimize an injury when...
The most hazardous occupations in America
Every workplace has its stressors. But some occupations are more dangerous than others. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 5000 workplace deaths in 2018, a slight uptick from recent years. Even in high-risk industries like construction...
Don’t ignore these signs after a work-related car crash
Car crashes can happen in a split second. Afterward, the emotional and financial distress often overpower the worry of physical injury. However, victims should monitor their physical well-being after a collision, especially if driving is part of their occupation....
Lineworkers are more susceptible to burns and electrocution
Powerline workers have a noble profession. Not only do they keep our communities' lights on, but they also maintain the systems that keep technology access flowing. Unfortunately, these workers are also susceptible to hazardous conditions. Many powerline workers spend...
Forklifts are more dangerous than they appear
Forklifts can provide efficiency and convenience for workers. They allow them to quickly move packages or place them at heights with just the push of a button or pull of a lever. While they can make workers' lives easier, forklifts can also cause substantial harm if...
What is a compression fracture?
Your vertebrae are the bones of your back. They stack on top of one another to protect your spinal cord, yet they are vulnerable to injury and fracture just as the other bones of your body are. A compression fracture is a very specific type of injury that causes your...
What injuries make up the construction industry’s Fatal Four?
Construction workers typically earn substantial wages, but it can come with a price - it can be a dangerous, even deadly, occupation. You must perform so much of your work on roofs, scaffolding and ladders, as well as around heavy equipment and machinery. In addition,...