Falls may seem to be commonplace in certain work settings such as construction or manufacturing, but the truth is that any worker can suffer a fall injury on-the-job. Fall injuries can be very serious and could even be fatal. The following is some information about...
Back injuries can be painful and long-lasting for injured workers to suffer with. Back injuries are also common and according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics greater than 1 million workers suffer with back injuries which represents nearly 20% of all...
Some employees in New York may describe their jobs as monotonous, as they are doing the same thing each day at work. For some employees, this is a very accurate description, as they are continuously doing the same motion throughout the day. Repetitive motions are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...