Some work injuries happen suddenly, while others develop over time. Repetitive strain injuries take time to occur, but they can have a major impact on your abilities and quality of life. It is important for workers to understand these injuries and how they can affect...
Many work environments involve the use of chemicals. These may be hazardous materials that are obviously dangerous, but many times, they are substances that you may use at home or in other settings. You might become relaxed when using them and forget to follow safety...
Working in any industry, you can become accustomed to the risk of physical injury. After all, most also understand that their employer is responsible for injuries that occur due to work-related tasks. Did you know mental health conditions could qualify you for...
Repetitive stress injuries are a major problem for people in many different fields. Also abbreviated as RSIs, these injuries can have a serious impact on someone's life. But how is that the case? In what ways can an RSI change things? Defining repetitive stress Mayo...
Workers who repeat the same motions daily when doing their job are at risk for something called repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). But what exactly are these injuries? Are they a big deal? How do they impact a worker's ability to do their job? Chronic pain and RSIs...
Depending on your job, you may grow accustomed to minor cuts and bruises. What happens when you have to deal with a far more serious injury? Some of the worst damage to the body is the kind that lingers and leaves you with permanent repercussions. A catastrophic work...
Hotel work often involves heavy physical labor. Those who earn a living working in California hotels may become used to feeling aches and pains as a result of their job duties, particularly if they work in housekeeping. Studies show that hotel workers, in general,...
As a teacher, it is essential to go over the many risks that you face in the workplace. Although some people think that teachers have a relatively safe job in terms of work-related injuries, many teachers sustain serious injuries each year and these accidents happen...
Injuries happen without warning and in many environments. Professionals who work in hazardous jobs may worry about suffering an injury, even when they wear protective clothing and avoid making mistakes. A job need not be dangerous for someone to get hurt, as...
There are many ways to get injured on the job in California. Such injuries cost the state and insurers millions of dollars in payouts each year. But there are also plenty of ways to avoid getting injured on the job. With a bit of vigilance, you can work at a...