Playgrounds are a great place to bring your children and have them run around, play on the equipment, and burn off energy. They are also a great place for children to socialize and play with their peers. However, even though playgrounds are enjoyable, they do have their dangers. One of the main causes of playground[…] Read More
Category: Slip and Fall Accidents
What Should I Do If I am Injured by a Co-Worker?
Every year, more than 4.6 million workplace injuries are reported across the United States. Slip and falls and other types of work accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Malfunctioning equipment, poor training, and a lack of proper protective equipment are just a few. However, a co-worker can even cause another employee’s injury. What recourse[…] Read More
Why is Summer Dangerous for Outdoor Workers?
Summer jobs can be grueling and difficult because workers must contend with the heat, intense humidity, and the back-breaking labor that is done in the hot summer months. In some cases, people work exclusively in the summer because of the nature of their industry. Is it important to review the dangers that workers face in[…] Read More
Issues with Fall Detection Devices for Seniors
Falls are a major cause of death and disability among older people. Millions of seniors place their faith in fall detection devices, hoping the technology will bring help should they suffer a fall. It seems their faith may prove misplaced, according to a study conducted by researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta. There are hundreds[…] Read More
Bankers Sitting for Too Long and Other Hazards
Each year approximately three million workplace injuries are reported. When we think of different professions and industries with a proclivity for risk, we tend to think of things such as construction companies or moving companies. We cannot imagine that bankers and bank employees would have many risks. But for these individuals there is one particular[…] Read More
Green Construction is Not Without Hazards
Green jobs are jobs associated with building technology that is intended to benefit the environment. This can include jobs associated with building more fuel-efficient and lower-emission cars, or construction jobs associated with “green” buildings and homes. Green initiatives are everywhere in the news right now. Builders are focusing on housing that is more environmentally friendly.[…] Read More
Retail Employee Accidents
As retail outlets get bigger and bigger, the percentage of retail workers getting injured on the job and filing Workers’ Compensation claims has increased. Further, big box stores that resemble warehouses can present hazards like large items falling from shelves, forklift accidents, and worse. A Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report from 2016 showed that[…] Read More
Not All Electrical Worker Injuries Involve Electricity
It is an electrified world, and few of us are more than a few inches from enough current to kill us. But the fact is, electricians and other construction workers face other dangers in the job than just electricity. Insurance companies categorize injuries to electricians in four ways, starting with electrocution but including falls, caught-in,[…] Read More
Home Remodeling Injuries
The summer months are ideal for tackling those home improvement projects on your to-do list. Unfortunately, sometimes with home renovations come painful mishaps. Working with ladders, electrical equipment, heavy tools, and sharp objects can be hazardous – even for the most seasoned home contractor. Here are some of the most common construction injuries both do-it-yourselfers[…] Read More
Safeguard Yourself from Fall Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identified the fatal four leading causes of construction worker deaths as: falls; struck-by object; caught-in or –between; and electrocution. Falls from heights are the leading cause of deaths. Falls on the same level, like slips and trips, are one of the leading causes of injuries in construction. Construction[…] Read More