Lots of New Yorkers go to work in dangerous professions. Many of them have to work from heights, near the road or around dangerous machinery. Others spend their days lifting heavy objects or working with dangerous chemicals. Finally, while people do not think about...
Signs that I may be developing a repetitive motion disorder
Workers who repeatedly perform the same tasks in the workplace could cause temporary or permanent damage to their bodies. Repetitive Motion Disorders (“RMDs”) include several muscular conditions that can result from repeated motions during a normal day. Jobs such as...
Is your bump on the head worse than you thought?
A workplace injury is not exclusive to construction zones and busy kitchen areas. Office places are also prone to workplace injuries. A spill in the breakroom can lead to a nasty fall, falling objects from the supply closet can be dangerous, and a loose handrail can...
Studies seek to show the role of human error in work injuries
Workplace injuries are more common than many people think. The causes of these injuries can vary considerably, too. While unsafe work conditions and poor training cause some of these injuries, others are caused by human error. Two new studies have tried to highlight...
4 common occupational disorders
Workers can be injured in numerous ways while on the job. While many people commonly believe an on-the-job injury equates to a single accident – such as falling down the stairs or being struck by a falling object – injuries can occur in several ways. For example,...
What construction site hazards can cause health concerns over time?
If you work at a construction site, you know the dangers that an accident can pose. However, your job can impact your health in more subtle ways, and the occupational diseases that your everyday tasks can cause are no less worthy of attention. What hazards in the...
What is the difference between tendinitis and bursitis?
Whether you work behind a computer typing all day, or whether you put parts together on the assembly line, it is possible that you will one day experience a repetitive motion injury. These injuries can make it difficult to do your job. Two common types of repetitive...
Some tips to cope with a workplace back injury
Back injuries are extremely common in the workplace. Living with this type of harm can be difficult, given the excessive pain that could be inflicted upon you and the limitations that it can impose on your life. While seeking workers’ compensation benefits can...
Restaurant, food industry workers face numerous job hazards
Working in the food service and restaurant industries can be enjoyable. But it also can be grueling with long hours and work that can take a toll on your body. Plenty of workplace hazards are present for food service and restaurant workers, who by law must be...
Facing concussions after a fall?
New York workers like you often take health risks while on the job. Construction workers like you face many types of risks related to your terrain. Fall risks are among them. Many injuries can come from a fall. Head injuries are among the most common. Of these...
