According to data published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2015, at least two million workers suffer fatal injuries on the job worldwide each year. Further, 160 million employees end up with non-fatal occupational diseases on an annual basis. Some...
Month: August 2020
Lake of the Ozarks explosion shows the danger of refueling
It's shocking when a boating incident happens that causes injuries because they so rarely do. When someone is on a boat, they may have the water to themselves. They might not think about the potential for a fire or explosion.There was an explosion recently, though. At...
Good preventative steps can help prevent 3 common work injuries
Getting hurt at work is the last thing anyone wants, but yet these accidents happen all the time. What is worse is that many of the accidents that do happen are a result of similar errors in the workplace, like not keeping the floors clear of debris or failing to use...
Workers’ compensation: Is RSI the cause of your pain?
If there are mornings when you have trouble moving because your back hurts or your joints are stiff, you're definitely not alone in your struggle. Any number of issues might be an underlying cause of your discomfort. If you're over age 50, it's not uncommon to...
These 3 kinds of brain injuries can have lasting effects
Suffering from a brain injury can change your life quickly, leaving you with changes in your personality, memory problems, difficulty with sight or weakness or other issues. Traumatic brain injuries happen when your brain is bumped, jolted or otherwise suffers a blow...