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...
Workplace Injuries
What is the most dangerous job in the U.S.?
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 call for safety on the road
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...
Understand the long-term risks of working with solvents
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'...
Eye injuries are more common than workers think
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...
Horsing around at work could have much larger consequences
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...
Why do first responders face a higher risk of work injuries?
Anyone who suffers a severe injury depends on first responders, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), to help them when they need it the most. However, it is often these very workers who face the highest risk of sustaining an injury on the job.Emergency...
Tips for employees returning to work after an injury
Workers' compensation benefits can afford Maryland employees the time they need to heal after a severe work injury. Since the benefits often cover medical bills and lost wages, they can reduce an employee's worries as they recover.However, what happens when it is time...
OSHA releases preliminary list of top workplace violations
Recently, the National Safety Council held their Congress & Expo, billed as the country’s largest gathering of safety professionals. As part of that, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their top 10 most frequently cited...
Common workplace injuries – and how to prevent them
While the potential types of workplace injuries are as varied as the workers who suffer them, there are some commonalities among injury claims that qualify for workers' compensation benefits.This post will discuss some common on-the-job injury scenarios, and how to...
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