The gig economy has been on the rise for the last few years. Independent workers and contractors enjoy the flexibility to work on their own terms and provide services for companies on certain projects.However, independent workers should also be aware that their risk...
Workplace Accidents
Why is PPE so important?
When one learns how to ride a bicycle as a child, the first thing they learn is the importance of wearing a helmet. Wearing a helmet is an important safety measure, just in case of an accident, to prevent serious injuries.Presently, in light of COVID-19, personal...
Workers must understand the dangers of stress
Back in May, the World Health Organization (WHO) made waves when it reported that worker burnout was a dangerous phenomenon impacting nearly every field of employment. WHO states that burnout is the consequence of extreme stress in the workplace caused by the work...
When do forklift accidents happen?
Forklifts can make employees' jobs much easier in a variety of industries. They transport materials on construction sites and take the load off employees to prevent them from overexerting themselves. There is no doubt that these machines are helpful, but they can also...
Trench fatalities on the rise
There is no doubt that working on a construction site brings with it many risks. The site can change nearly every day, and workers are often exposed to electrical lines, main gas lines, falling objects and dangerous heights regularly. Another standard aspect of...
The danger of the night shift
Around 15 million workers across the country clock-in to work when many other people are falling asleep. Working the night shift is a reality for many employees, from police officers to nurses, and factory workers to retail stock workers. But new research indicates...
New federal laws proposed to protect workers in the outdoors
Extreme temperatures--both hot and cold--can be incredibly dangerous for employees who work in the outdoors. There are often devastating consequences, particularly if workers are exposed to extreme heat without proper attire, hydration or rest. Most of the time, those...
Understanding employees’ rights to a safe workplace
Employers must ensure their workplace conditions are up to par. They have to protect their employees from preventable work accidents.This duty falls under every employee's right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines...
Here are the Top 10 causes of injury at work
Insurance carrier Liberty Mutual has compiled public and proprietary statistics to develop the Top 10 causes of disabling injuries at work.It's main finding: Despite a drop in serious accidents of 1.5 percent in the past year, workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses...
How can you prevent accidents at work?
Workplace safety is an important part of keeping employees healthy. As a new employee, it's your employer's job to make sure you understand the best ways to stay safe in the workplace, whether that is through training you to work with machinery or tools or by...
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