No matter the job site, workers across the United States appear worried about their safety. Injuries happen at work sites, even on those jobs that don't come with significant risks. However, concerns among those working in dangerous professions are likely...
Extremely cold weather is an unavoidable reality in Minnesota. If you do some of your work outside, you know that extra safety precautions must be taken during the winter months. Even if you work in an office or retail establishment, though, you could slip while...
It might surprise you, but you risk catastrophic injuries from falls even if you never work at elevated levels. Same-level falls are often known as slips, trips and falls because that is precisely what they are. Regardless of whether you spend your work hours in a...
If you work in a warehouse, you likely have a healthy respect for forklifts. After all, at roughly 9,000 pounds, a standard forklift is about three times heavier than the average car. If you have sustained an injury when working with a forklift, you can likely take...
If you work in a manufacturing facility, you likely share floor space with at least one forklift. You may also regularly drive one when performing your job duties. As you likely know from your safety training, forklifts can be dangerous. In fact, in2018, nearly 8,000...
Clothing is an important part of everyday life. Not only does what you choose to wear provide protection from the elements, but it also helps you express your individual identity. Before you go to work, though, you must think twice about whether your clothing...
As a home health-care worker, you make life at home possible for those to whom you provide care. Many of your job duties may be very physical, such as lifting or moving a client with limited mobility. While this puts you at particular risk of musculoskeletal injuries,...
There are several industries that carry a high level of risk for on-the-job injury, and food processing is one of them. If you work in this industry, in a job such as meat packing, you should be aware of the various hazards you face so that you can take active steps...
Some warehouses are safer than others. When employees work in an environment that seems dangerous, it is no fun for them to head to work and wonder, "Will today be the day I have an accident like the one Bob had?" There are a few things managers and supervisors can do...
As a member of the American workforce, you probably face some level of danger every day. Maybe your risks stem from a busy commute, or perhaps you are a construction worker or a member of law enforcement and face numerous hazards due to the nature of your position.The...
