Before you became a nurse, you probably considered the workplace hazards that come with the job. After all, nursing, like firefighting and law enforcement, is high up on the list of most dangerous occupations nationwide, including Missouri. Some people say nursing is...
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How safe are firefighters in Missouri?
Due to the nature of your job as a firefighter in Missouri, you will risk your life almost daily. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes strict standards by which your employer must protect your safety and health. The safety regulations...
Hand tools pose deadly hazards that are often ignored
The construction industry in Missouri poses many hazards that could cause injuries with lifelong consequences. Make sure you do not limit your focus to the so-called Fatal Four. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the top four construction site...
Medical housekeepers and medical professionals face similar risks
If you are responsible for cleaning up after doctors and other medical staff at a health care facility in Missouri, you will face the same hazards they face. For that reason, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict regulations related to the...
The surprising ways your work may be bad for your health
You may assume that you are not at risk for injury at work because you sit at a desk or you do not have a job that requires physical exertion. However, you may be surprised to learn that even the most simple or seemingly benign jobs may have hidden risks that could...
Is your job robbing you of your hearing?
If you are working in the construction industry in or around Kansas City, noise is likely such a part of your work environment that you accept it without a second thought. Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a significant...
Long shift workers may need workers’ compensation more frequently
You spent years training, honing your craft and working hard to reach where you are today. Whether you work in manufacturing, mining, construction, health care or any other type of high-skilled industry, you understand the importance of all training. Unfortunately,...
Do you know how to prevent electrical shocks in your workplace?
It is not only electricians who face electrical risks. It is your employer's duty to protect your health and safety on the job site, but learning to recognize potential hazards might keep you safe. It is crucial for you to know your limits, and never to attempt jobs...
How safe are you while operating heavy construction equipment?
Construction sites across Missouri pose endless numbers of safety hazards, many of which are life-threatening. Heavy machines are essential on construction sites, but they pose some of the most severe safety risks. If you operate a crane, excavator or another type of...
Take these precautions if you are a roof worker
Every aspect of construction work poses safety hazards for workers in Kansas and elsewhere. The list of risks you face as you go about your job on a construction site is endless. Safety authorities maintain that falls pose the most significant hazard, with roof work...