January 29, 2021 Protecting Welders from Job-Related Dangers According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are numerous hazards associated with welding, cutting, and brazing operations. Welders are skilled workers who fabricate and put together metal parts. While their skills can be in high demand, they also face an array of jobsite dangers, such as exposure to metal fumes and gases, … Read More »
January 27, 2021 What are the Different Types of Heavy Machinery Accidents? Heavy machinery is widely deployed in construction, mining, manufacturing, and warehousing. Studies show that occupational accidents involving heavy machinery account for a significant percentage of serious injuries and fatalities. Mobile heavy equipment, including trucks, are a factor in more than one-third of all construction site fatalities. There are many reasons why these accidents happen. Don’t … Read More »
January 21, 2021 What are the Dangers of Forklifts Without Safety Features? Each year, forklift accidents result in serious injuries to more than 7,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). More than one percent of those accidents result in fatalities. The most common types of forklift accidents include the following: Pedestrians struck or crushed by forklift prongs or loads Forklift tip-overs Falls from a … Read More »
January 12, 2021 More Than 8,000 Forklift Injuries Annually According to the National Safety Council (NSC), forklifts were the source of 79 work-related deaths and 8,140 nonfatal injuries in 2019. Forklift injuries and deaths most commonly result from transportation incidents or contact with object or equipment incidents. Equipment malfunction and operator error are two leading causes behind these forklift accidents, which is why providing … Read More »
January 6, 2021 What Types of Injuries are Caused by Machinery Accidents? Construction sites, busy warehouses, manufacturing plants, and metalworking plants are just a few examples of industries that require workers to use a range of tools and machinery in order to do their jobs. From table saws and nail guns to forklifts and compactors, these machines help workers complete a range of tasks more quickly, efficiently, … Read More »
December 31, 2020 Number of Workplace Deaths Hit 12-Year High According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,333 workers died from injuries they sustained while working in 2019. This is nearly a 2% increase from the year before. The bureau has not recorded this many on the job deaths since 2007. The growing rate of fatal injuries marks a devastating surge in preventable workplace … Read More »
December 11, 2020 What Safety Tips Help Keep Seasonal Workers Safe? Seasonal workers make up a significant percentage of the workforce in the United States, particularly during the hectic holiday season. To meet the increased demand, retailers, manufacturers, warehouse employers, and delivery companies hire seasonal workers for a limited period. Although these workers encounter the same workplace hazards as permanent, full-time employees, they do not always … Read More »
November 10, 2020 How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents in the Construction Industry? Slip and fall accidents can happen in any workplace environment, from a corporate office or a school to a busy manufacturing plant or warehouse. However, the risk of a serious slip and fall accident in the workplace is highest among construction workers. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 320 construction … Read More »
October 30, 2020 Common Warehouse Injuries The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that there are over 1.1 million warehouse workers in the U.S., but with the industry growing at rapid rates, more and more people are taking jobs as warehouse workers every year. Warehouse jobs can be quite dangerous. Employees face an array of jobsite hazards, such as overexertion injuries, … Read More »
