Category: Workplace Injuries
What Hazards are Involved with Using Landscaping Equipment?
As the weather begins to get warmer, many landscapers in our region will resume working outside. The landscaping equipment that workers use can be dangerous, often resulting in injuries on the job. This type of workplace accident may result in someone’s inability to support their family. Below are some common causes of landscaping accidents: Motor[…]
Preventing Workplace Hand Injuries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), every year approximately 1 million workers require emergency medical care for hand injuries that they sustain on the job. In fact, in the United States hand injuries are the second-leading cause of workplace injury. For many workers a hand injury can result in physical and financial consequences,[…]
Seven Important Safety Tips for Face and Eye Protection at Work
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen every year. Despite the fact that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to implement a variety control methods in order to protect employees from exposure to eye and face hazards, injuries – some fatal – continue to[…]
Contractors Face Highest Fatality Risks on the Job
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), contract workers are some of the most vulnerable employees in the workplace. There has been a 50% increase in contractor fatalities since 2011, with approximately 800 deaths occurring annually. Despite the wealth of data indicating how at risk contractors are, sufficient safety improvements have yet to be[…]
On the Job Back Injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that more than 1 million workers experience work-related back injuries every year. In fact, back injuries comprise every 1 out of 5 injuries that occur in the workplace. This kind of injury can also be particularly difficult to prevent – but taking effective precautionary measures to protect workers[…]