If you work around electricity, you need to have a clear understanding of the risks that you could encounter. Some people frequently face electrical hazards while performing their job duties, such as electricians and construction workers. However, you could face...
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Statistics on job-related injuries
Regardless of your area of work, you could suffer a serious injury if something goes wrong on the job. It is crucial to understand the unique risks that you face in your field and go over statistics on work-related accidents in general in order to focus on the...
Is it ever acceptable to remove a power tool’s guard?
Even though your power tools improve both your efficiency and the quality of your work product, they also are inherently dangerous. Still, some of the tools you use regularly are more dangerous than others. According to reporting from the Family Handyman, table saws,...
Construction site accidents and their aftermath
Construction sites are fraught with danger. Extreme heights and the constant movement of heavy machinery can create serious peril. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration annually lists frequently cited construction site violations. Understanding them and...
Scaffolding incidents cause an estimated 4,500 injuries annually
Many of today’s construction workers work on scaffolding on a near-daily basis. These elevated platforms are a necessary part of construction and enable construction workers to reach heights they otherwise could not. However, they are also a common source of injury...
What to do if you suffer an electrical shock at work
Regardless of where you work or what job duties you perform, you probably work near or with electricity every day. Electrical shock is so common and deadly the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers it one of the fatal four risks to workers in the...
Should you report safety concerns at work?
When you encounter a safety concern at work, you may adopt the attitude that someone else will probably report it. You may have guessed right, but doing your due diligence to report hazards can help you protect yourself and those around you. Another reason you may...
The steps you should take after a workplace accident
Even when you take precautions, you may still suffer an injury while on the job. Workplace accidents can be frightening and confusing, and you may wonder what your next steps are. After a work-related accident, you should take these steps immediately to protect...
Recognizing and reporting workplace hazards
Workplace accidents impact the lives of people every day in the United States. While some industries have visibly higher risks of injury than others, every worker may encounter hazards in their job. Workers that come across potential hazards should report them right...
Employers must provide safe job sites for immigrant workers
Some employers may hire immigrant workers who do not have proper documentation believing that their employees will not report safety issues because they fear talking to authorities. Cutting corners on safety may save the company money, but it often leads to serious or...