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The ulnar nerve is an extension of the brachial plexus’ medial cord, and gives sensation to the palms and the muscles of the forearm. If a person bends his elbow and puts pressure on this nerve repeatedly, it can reduce the blood flow to this nerve. This condition is called ulnar nerve neuropathy or cubital … Read more
Serious accidents can occur in the construction, mining and logging industries if support devices are not placed correctly. Falls due to their misplacement can result in severe injuries and even death. Workers may fall while working on elevations which are near floor openings, on balconies, bridges, embankments, utility poles, or rooftops. They may fall if … Read more
For the most part elevators and escalators are safe, however accidents are not unheard of. Elevators and escalators are widely used in many commercial buildings. People use them to go from one floor to another floor in a building, to reach their offices, or construction sites. For the most part elevators and escalators are safe, … Read more
The posture required to operate a pneumatic drill is very risky and the operator can get hurt easily. A pneumatic drill is a very heavy tool used for breaking tough materials such as concrete or tarmac. The posture required to operate it is very risky and the operator can get hurt easily. Therefore, it is … Read more
Employees that use impact wrenches in their line of work, face various work-injury risks. An impact wrench is also known as an air gun, air wrench, or impactor. It is a tool which runs on the power generated by compressed air. Electric and hydraulic power can also be used to operate it. The impact wrench … Read more
Foundry workers face a number of health risks associated with the demanding tasks that they perform. Most of the work in manufacturing industries involves some amount of risk. There are a number of opportunities for an accident to take place. Each year, a large number of workers get injured in such accidents. Many of them … Read more