Workplace Accidents

Construction sites are busy places where the collaboration of heavy machinery, equipment and manual labor is a daily occurrence. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the risk of struck-by incidents looms large. These incidents, where objects or vehicles strike workers, are...

Many workers suffer injuries after falling down, using dangerous equipment or becoming exposed to toxic substances. Traffic accidents can also happen while people are at work. These accidents occur when employees are on the road as part of their job duties. These...

Workers in various fields face serious risks if their job duties involve the use of certain chemicals and toxic substances. Although the government has outlined exposure limits aimed to protect workers, some employers fail to abide by these guidelines. Moreover, these...

You notice something amiss in the workplace and it might not seem like a big deal right now. However, ignoring a hazard can have detrimental consequences for you and those around you. When you understand the importance of reporting concerns, you may have more of an...

As you navigate your way around a scaffold, you may not expect your coworkers to be a source of serious injuries. Whether you are walking along a platform or working near an open area, you should make sure to learn about how other workers can cause accidents. Part of...

Electricity is so common in daily life that it can become easy to forget how dangerous it can be. Everyday household items can become unsafe, and people who work around powerful tools and equipment face additional hazards. Anyone who works around electricity should be...

Sometimes construction work places you in excavations and trenches. Construction workers face a variety of risks on the job, and a trench is not an exception. These dangers can threaten your health and even your life without the proper safety precautions. Construction...

Construction sites are dangerous work environments where falling, electrocution and other types of injuries are unfortunately common. One particularly prevalent source of danger at a construction site is the potential misuse of heavy equipment. Federal OSHA reports...

A World Cup security guard fell to his death while on duty at Lusail Stadium in Qatar during the 2022 games. The incident once again revealed the dangers workers face while on the job all over the world. New York City employees regularly face hazards that could lead...

Employees in New York do their best to get the job done, but this can lead to workplace accidents and injuries. While these injuries cause a hit to the bottom line of industries, they also take a toll on the financial, physical and emotional health of employees. One...