Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents constitute a vast majority of accidents in the workplace. These are the types of accidents and injuries that tend to result in major injuries that result in long-term or lifelong disabilities, or even death. These injuries cause workers to miss several days of work leading to loss of income and when... (Read more)
A worker safety advocacy group, which releases an annual list of companies that are most unsafe for workers, has said two of the largest and most profitable companies in the United States – Tesla and Amazon – are also guilty of providing some of the most dangerous conditions for workers. The National Council for Occupational... (Read more)
What to do if you exposed to asbestos at work ? Asbestos is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance) and exposure to this material, which is prohibited in newer construction, can cause significant health effects including a rare cancer known as mesothelioma. The dangers of working in an environment that contains asbestos have been well established... (Read more)
Workplace accidents and illnesses are so commonplace that we hardly stop to think more about what they might be costing our nation. According to data from various federal agencies, the yearly cost to American businesses in terms of lost time due to workplace injuries and illnesses added up to $62 billion, which is greater that... (Read more)
Deaths as a result of accidents in the workplace are on the rise. This is according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics‘ (BLS) Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries. The report shows that there were 5,190 workplace deaths reported in the United States in the year 2016. That is a 7 percent increase compared to... (Read more)
Injuries that are suffered on the job can be not only physical painful, but also emotionally traumatizing. A workplace injury can leave a worker unable to work for extended periods of time. He or she may need extensive medical treatment, care and attention. Many workers who are injured on the job may also require lengthy... (Read more)
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