In the United States, work-related electrical injuries lead to about 300 fatalities and 3,500 injuries every year. Though they are not one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, one in every 13 workplace electrical injuries is fatal. In this post, we will discuss some important facts about work-related electrical injuries. Workplace related … Read more
According to the National Institute of Health, the use of marijuana in the US has doubled between 2001 & 2013. Decriminalization of the use of marijuana and legalization of its medical purpose has been implemented in more than half of the states in the US. Four states – Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Alaska have even … Read more
Construction work is one of the riskiest jobs and involves a high risk of injury and illness. One of the many risks that construction workers face is being caught between machinery or objects. In fact, this is one of the top four causes of death among construction workers. Being caught in between machinery or objects … Read more
Missouri construction workers face a high risk of electrocution in the workplace. Electrocution is one of the many risks that construction workers face each day at work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 350 construction workers suffer fatal electrocution in the workplace each year, and many others are severely injured. Most … Read more
According to one study, teachers are at a higher risk of hearing loss compared to workers in other fields. We all know hearing loss is one of the most common occupational illnesses affecting workers in various industries. However, when we think of hearing loss risk, we often think of workers in the construction and manufacturing … Read more
Proper safety goggle use is essential to prevent eye injuries in the workplace. Eye injuries are one of the most common work-related injuries reported in many industrial workplaces. Serious eye injuries may lead to partial or even complete vision loss, which can leave a worker disabled for life. To prevent eye injuries, it is extremely … Read more