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Power tools and similar equipment allow workers to perform tasks that usually require back-breaking physical work. But at the same time, these tools can also cause excessive vibration that can harm users. Excessive vibrations can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome...
In contrast to occupations involving heavy machinery or exposure to the elements, desk jobs present a lower risk to employees. But there are downsides to living a sedentary lifestyle and performing repetitive work at a desk all day. In addition, many people falsely...
Traffic accidents are scary. Crashes could cause severe injuries, even if it is just a minor collision. Regarding road accidents, pedestrians have high risks of severe physical harm and, sometimes, fatalities. Unlike drivers, pedestrians have no protection from the...
If you have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, you likely have not worked for at least a year. Unfortunately, more than 60% of SSDI claims receive denials on their first submission. If you have received a denial, you may feel anxious and defeated, but...
Working for Amazon sounds like a fantastic job on paper – you get to work behind the scenes at one of the biggest online retailers in the world. But the latest labor news from Jeff Bezos’ multinational tech giant portrays the company as anything but a dream workplace....
Exposure to toxic substances could cause severe health conditions. These cases happen at work, where employees in specific industries deal with hazardous chemicals. However, exposure to these toxins can happen anywhere, endangering anyone regardless of age and...
New York is a state with busy streets, which includes those in its second-largest city, Buffalo. Unfortunately, with many cars speeding to get to their destination, accidents involving pedestrians are rampant in western New York and across the country. The U.S....
After getting into a crash, it is not unusual for a victim to experience some sort of head injury. This can in turn lead to a brain injury. What are the first potential signs of a brain injury that may manifest in the aftermath of the crash? Issues with minor symptoms...
The discomfort and symptoms did not surface until at least two days after you finished your factory job that required a great amount of lifting and moving heavy items. The sharp pain surfaced under your arm in the rib-cage area. Muscle spasms followed and then...
Getting a mental health diagnosis is the first step to relieving your symptoms. As a working-class individual, however, you may worry that the treatment and recovery may sideline you and make it impossible to work. If so, how will you pay the bills? Social Security...