Workplace Injuries

In the current circumstances of the global pandemic, teachers are more concerned than ever about creating a safe learning environment for their students. However, teachers should also be consciously aware of their own safety. As we have discussed in past blog posts,...

The state and workplace shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that there were far fewer vehicles on the road.Many people might think that fewer vehicles should mean fewer accidents, but that is not necessarily the case. Alarming reports from across the country...

Workers never expect to suffer an injury on the job. One day might start just like any other, but then a worker might slip and fall on the warehouse floor, sustaining a serious traumatic brain injury. In these cases, it is often necessary to seek medical attention...

Workers who are on their feet all day often know the reality of foot pain. Standing on a cement warehouse floor all day can cause a significant amount of strain on one’s feet, back and legs. Even with the foot pain workers might experience, they face even more risks...

Workers of all industries face a risk of falling on the job, from retail workers to roofers.Falls from the same level or a higher level are some of the most common causes of both injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Yet, despite this common knowledge, reports...

When faced with this question, many people say the construction industry is the most dangerous in the country. This guess is not far off - construction is on the list of the most dangerous jobs almost every year.However, over the last few years, the job involving the...

Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) must all be prepared to jump into action at any time to answer the call in an emergency.And when they get a call, they must immediately take to the road and respond to the emergency as soon as...

Countless workers use solvents every day on the job, such as acetone for industrial coating and MEK in printing ink. Using these chemicals is just a part of the job for many workers in various fields of employment, but many of them can be hazardous to workers'...

Slips and falls, muscle strains and fractures are just a few of the most common work injuries. Injuries to a worker's eyes do not fall on this list. So, not many workers worry about their eyes on the job. For example, a construction worker likely worries much more...

As the common saying goes, if individuals enjoy their job, they never work a day in their life. While it is good for Marylanders to find careers they enjoy, employees should ensure that they do not get carried away and engage in risky horseplay.Many workplace policies...