On-The-Job Injuries

In some occupations, using a ladder is not optional. Roofers, painters, window washers and construction workers all need to reach elevated positions simply to perform their jobs. Even if they typically use ladders safely, employees need to remember that falls are one...

Warehouses are busy environments, and it’s vital to organize them safely. Shelving can help with storage, and it can free up floor space. However, improper shelving can put workers at risk and cause serious accidents. Below are some of the most common causes of...

When people list dangerous jobs, they rarely include retail work. However, the wages and respect afforded to retail workers do not necessarily reflect the risks that they accept as part of their jobs. Retail workers get hurt at work frequently. Some retail employees...

Most workers are well aware that they could be injured in a one-time event. Someone could slip and fall on the job, hit their head and suffer from a traumatic brain injury. A worker trying to lift a heavy item could strain their back or suffer a spinal cord injury....

Ladder falls can be incredibly dangerous, and it doesn’t take a very tall ladder. People often understand the risks they face if they’re on a 30-foot extension ladder, for example, but they think that a 3-foot step ladder is perfectly safe. But a fall from any...

If you or a loved one is among the millions of people who do some type of cleaning work for a living – whether as a full-time or part-time job -- you know that it can be a back-breaking (or at least back-straining) job. There are other risks as well, as we’ll discuss....

In many professions, workers have no choice but to work on ladders. Perhaps you’re a window cleaner, a house painter or even a warehouse worker who has to get items from a tall shelf. You could also work in construction, installing ceilings, installing new roofing or...

A hammer is a staple of any manual worker's toolbox. The technology may not be new but it is still extremely effective.  Sadly, using a hammer can also be dangerous. Tens of thousands of workers suffer hammer-related injuries every year. These can range from minor to...

Forklifts can be seen in almost every warehouse in America. This piece of equipment makes it much more efficient to receive deliveries, load trucks and stack heavy items.  While forklifts are useful, they also have the potential to be very dangerous, particularly when...

You may have just been hired as a line cook or this is your life-long career with expectations of a well-managed workspace. What you didn’t expect is the dangers involved while working in the restaurant industry.  Whether you’re a cook, a cleaner or a busser, there...