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Work related injuries are an everyday reality that American workers face. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 3 million Americans in working in private industry get injured every year. According to the 2013 Survey of Occupational illnesses and injuries compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.3 workplace injuries per … Read more
All health care organizations should have a written policy in place for handling possible cases of HIV exposure. In the United States, health care workers are exposed to many things while doing their job. Doctors and nurses are exposed to hazards such as overwork, stress, ergonomic hazards, a wide range of dangerous pathogens, and even threats … Read more
The construction industry is one of the top three industries that accounts for the largest number of work related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The construction industry is one of the largest providers of employment in almost all of the U.S. states. Due to the nature of the work, however, construction workers are more likely than any … Read more
Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak of summers. Workers who suffer heat stroke or … Read more
Exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace can cause gradual damage and lead to serious occupational illnesses. Workers are often exposed to dangerous substances in the workplace, and this can cause disability and even death. In this post, we will discuss some of the most dangerous substances that workers are exposed to. Asbestos It is … Read more
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that auto mechanics are more likely to experience occupational injuries and illnesses than the average worker. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. In addition, there may be a large number of unreported injuries, and the total figure could … Read more
