Ladders are commonplace in any work environment that involves operating at a height or where goods are stored at a height. This piece of equipment allows workers to gain access to areas that would otherwise be hard to reach.  Unfortunately, ladders can be dangerous....

While many warehouse workers are paid well, it’s often not nearly enough to balance out the dangers of working in a warehouse. Employees may be hurt while on the job and suffer from injuries that make them unable to work. What kind of dangers may warehouse employees...

Government agencies often operate in the background of people’s lives. They are an ever-present force, influencing the ways in which things are done – and not done – even though the public is rarely aware of the efforts that the agency is making. The Occupational...

Slips and falls are among the most common accidents in the United States. They can happen anywhere, at any time, to anyone. As winter approaches and temperatures drop, slips, trips and falls become far more common. In icy weather, in particular, it's easy for people...

How many times have you been asked to run an errand on your way home from work by your boss? Or maybe you’ve been called out to help with something while you’re on your lunch break. At these times, you’re considered to be “off the clock.” So, what would happen if you...

Most step stools have a fixed maximum height of 32”. Compared to ladders, these small, unimposing stools seem safe. Unfortunately, this creates a false sense of security for those using them, which can increase the potential of accidents.  If you are using a step...

Workplace injuries can happen for many reasons, but is there a correlation between understaffing and an increase in workplace injuries?  While it's difficult to say with certainty, some experts believe that understaffing may lead to a higher number of accidents and...

No one goes to work each shift thinking that will be the day when they suffer burns at work. But some type of burn injury is possible in nearly every occupation -- especially manufacturing jobs. All burns are harmful to the skin and its integrity. Chemical burns can...

Working in a trench often feels safe and secure because it just feels like another level of the job site. Even if the trench is higher than your head, you can see other workers just a few feet away. It doesn't seem like everything is about to go wrong. However, if you...

If you fall while working, you could suffer a severe injury. Those who work in certain jobs, like tree trimming or construction, likely recognize that a fall could be a major threat to them any day they work. Even wait staff at a restaurant and factory workers could...