Workers can suffer numerous injuries on the job, including falls from heights, being crushed by a powerful machine and severe burns after an explosion. Indeed, these situations can result in devastating injuries. However, an injury-causing event need not be blatantly...
Workplace Injuries
Brain injuries at work: What is the long-term damage?
Did you know that every year more than 2.8 million people seek emergency treatment for a traumatic brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America? That number is more than a statistic. It represents hundreds of thousands of families who must cope...
Report: When do work injuries happen?
All construction workers know that they work in a particularly risky field. In their training and from their experience on the job, they often know what hazards and factors contribute to the chance of a worksite accident. However, a new study suggests that there is...
Workers: Don’t underestimate the risk of concussions
It is common to hear about concussions in the media nowadays, especially considering that they are a common risk in many sports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines concussions as a type of traumatic brain injury, usually classified as mild....
Cleaning staff: Don’t overlook injury risks
Workers in the cleaning industry complete jobs that others often take for granted. Janitors and custodians maintain a clean and sanitary environment in both private and public commercial spaces. They are essential workers, and yet the risk of injury they face each day...
Older hospital workers and high risk: What to know
The workforce is aging, with a larger percentage of workers over 40 than ever before. And, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average age of workers across all industries is 41 years old. Of course, aging is a natural and inevitable process, and it does not...
Report: Are firefighter fatalities decreasing?
Anyone who works in Maryland’s public safety sector is committed to protecting others – but it is critical to note that this commitment often leaves them facing serious risks to their own safety. In particular, the risk of suffering a fatal injury on the job is...
When can I work again after falling in the workplace?
Falling from even a short distance on the job can put workers at risk of suffering a serious injury. And according to the National Safety Council, falls in the workplace are one of the top accidents that keep individuals out of work while they recover. Work injuries...
Workers: Pay attention to back pain
Many Maryland workers may know that falls and the overextension of muscles are some of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace. With how common these incidents are, it is no wonder that they are also some of the leading causes of back injuries. In previous...
Torn rotator cuffs are a risk across industries
Rotator cuffs are the groups of muscles around each shoulder joint. They are some of the most complex joints in the body, as well as one of the most frequently used. That is only one of the reasons why injuries – or even tears – to this joint are some of the most...
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