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Whether your job requires long periods of sitting or repetitive physical labor, the likelihood of a back injury is significantly high.   Occupational back injuries are often attributed to:   Heavy lifting  Repetitive lifting  Bending and twisting  Working in awkward postures  Prolonged sitting or standing in static positions  Whole body vibrations  They affect roughly 80 percent of the adult...

Construction workers have a highly dangerous job that requires skill and lots of safety training. One small error can result in injuries to another worker, sometimes even multiple workers. At worst, a worker can be killed on the job. That's why untrained workers have been a cause for concern. The concerns of construction leaders In...

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that in 2014, there was approximately 247,120 slip, trip, and fall injuries that resulted in employees spending time away from work. Additionally, a total of 818 workers were killed on the job due to slip, trip, and fall accidents.  Slips are most commonly attributed to slick floor surfaces. However, traction on a...

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a workers' compensation judge's denial of benefits to a man injured while driving to work. Penn Record reports the three-judge panel upheld dismissal of the employee's claim of injury benefits associated with a January 2015 car accident. The man claims he was a "traveling employee" on his way...

Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated every year on April 28th. The day honors those who have been fatally injured on the job and invites discussion about safety concerns in the workplaces of America. Environment Health Safety Today marked the 2018 memorial by reporting on the National Safety Council's six most dangerous workplace hazards in the...

Workplace accidents are an unfortunate reality for many workers employed in the Philadelphia area. Certain work sites and occupations are inherently dangerous. While not all workplace hazards can be avoided, it is important for workers to be aware of the common risks they face. This can save significant costs in medical bills, lost wages, physical...

The National Safety Council recently conducted a survey of more than 75,000 people to examine the effects of fatigue in the workplace. This survey found that, though fatigue affects us all at one point or another, there are some who have a higher risk of fatigue than others given their lifestyle or occupation. New parents,...

In every job, there are hectic moments that can lead to unsafe work conditions. Factories and manufacturing plants can face increased production schedules. Healthcare workers can face a sudden onslaught of patient emergencies. Drivers may face pressure to fit additional miles, runs, or hours into their working day. In all these conditions, the increased demands...

Forklifts are a helpful tool, but they can also be potentially dangerous if they are not used properly. Many workplace injuries occur as a direct result of improper forklift use. Safety and Health Magazine reports that 96 workers were killed in forklift accidents nationally in 2015 alone. With proper training and safety protocols, these risks...