Trench collapses are among the most serious things that can go wrong on a construction project – and many of them are avoidable with the right precautions. Unfortunately, not every company takes those precautions. It sometimes takes serious injuries and even...
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Staffing shortages increase injury risk for direct care workers
It’s no secret that the United States has a nursing crisis. The healthcare sector has always been a stressful environment, but staffing shortages exacerbate the challenges faced by caregivers. Unfortunately, these shortages in healthcare facilities can lead to...
Why working as a chef is a hazardous profession
Hospitality workers aim to ensure that their guests have a good time. In restaurants, this involves serving high-quality food efficiently. The preparation of this food is carried out by chefs, who are usually highly trained and skilled. Cheffing can be a rewarding...
Why you should report a work injury immediately
If you are injured at work, you should report it immediately to your employer (or, as soon as you notice symptoms in the case of a work-related illness). Delaying reporting an injury or illness can negatively impact you and your claim. Here is why you should report...
The consequences of noise exposure in construction
Working in construction has obvious dangers, one, however, that may not be so apparent is noise. Noise does not pose an immediate threat, but at certain levels it can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Hearing loss can cause construction workers to miss alarms,...
Overexertion injuries common in health care
New Jersey’s health care workers dedicate their lives to caring for others. However, the nature of their job can often lead to overexertion injuries that cause pain and discomfort. Overexertion injuries occur when individuals push their bodies beyond their limits....
The risks of manual labor
People working in factories, workshops, construction, agriculture, manufacturing and maintenance experience an integral part of building a society from the ground up. Their hard work ensures the continuity and sustainability of the economy. However, it comes with...
The risks of work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome
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...
The hidden dangers of sitting all day
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...
Amazon slammed for failing to provide medical treatment for workers
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....