Warehouses are known to be busy places. Unfortunately, while in a rush to get things done, workers can gradually sustain repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). What the warehousing industry may overlook as simple sprains and strains may actually be serious muscle, nerve,...

Healthcare professionals are unsung heroes, dedicating their lives to caring for the sick and injured. But while their compassion and services are indispensable, they are not immune to workplace injuries. As such, nurses should be aware of the most common workplace...

A lot of creative people end up working as chefs, making their way up the line through one kitchen or another. The high-energy environment of a restaurant kitchen can certainly be rewarding, but it can also be draining and dangerous. Chefs typically work long hours,...

Retail workers have difficult jobs that include many different duties. It’s crucial that companies employing these individuals provide them with a safe working environment.  Understanding some of the common injuries retail workers face may help to reduce the chance of...

When discussing common workplace injuries, things like falls, struck by accidents and similar situations come to mind. However, another injury that can occur in many workplaces is vibration injuries.  While vibration injuries can cause serious problems and...

Another summer has passed and that means many students and teachers are returning for another year of school. Many teachers are looking forward to returning to their desks. The role of the teacher, while essential to students’ future, isn’t physically intense,...

Workers have to be careful of what they’re doing when they’re handling job duties. Having eye protection is critical because the eyes are so delicate. Problems with the eyes can lead to serious issues with work and every aspect of life.  There are several injuries...

With many parts of the U.S. as well as other parts of the world experiencing record-breaking high temperatures this summer, there’s an increased awareness of protecting people who have to work outdoors.  Extreme heat can cause a number of heat-related medical...

With record-breaking heat waves across the world this summer, anyone who spends hours a day working outdoors has to take precautions against heat stroke, heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. They can be dangerous and even deadly.  Those who do physically...

If you work at a construction site, you'll likely find a few loose nails lying around. They may be pulled from old wood, dropped by a new hire, bent and tossed or just simply slipped from your hand. Just one of these fallen soldiers could end up gunning for the bottom...