While steps have been taken through the years to make workplaces safer, injuries and fatalities still occur. In fact, OSHA estimates there are still approximately 12 work-caused fatalities each day in the U.S. Even though there are many causes of workplace...
As one of the top vacation destinations in the world, Florida has a multitude of hotels and resorts of all kinds. Hotel housekeepers make up an important part of the state’s workforce. Whether this is your full-time, year-round occupation or a summer job during...
Fishing is often considered one of the most dangerous jobs that anyone can do in the United States. It may not be the largest industry, but the rate at which people are injured or even lose their lives on the job is very high. But why is this? From the outside,...
Your boss can give you assignments at work that you have to follow through on, and there is always a risk you could be injured on the job. In some industries, such as the construction industry, the risk is relatively high. But you could be injured in virtually any...
Construction workers face significant hazards on the job. It’s up to the construction company to ensure that these workers have what they need to remain safe. This includes proper equipment, protocol and training. Some hazards are more common in construction than...
Many people who spend their careers working in labs are highly committed scientists, researchers, doctors and others who wouldn’t want to work anywhere else. However, most lab work comes with some serious risks. Over 500,000 people in the U.S. work in labs. Among the...
The Florida sun is nothing if not intense. Many workers spend their days in the hot sun for hours at a time. Even if they take time to cool off or drink water, there are other risks that they could face. One of the greatest risks to outdoor workers in Florida is...
When one kisses their family goodbye and heads off for a day's work, the last thing on their mind is getting injured or killed. Sadly, many Florida workers do find themselves in harm's way. Work-related injuries and fatalities are more than inconvenient, they are...
If you are unsure about the safety or suitability of any item your employer expects you to use, check the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website. They are in charge of promoting and monitoring workplace safety across the country. Ladder safety is...
You’re only as safe as the people you work with. Oftentimes, mistakes made by employees can seriously harm not only themselves but other employees. You need to know if those around you are putting you at risk. One way that this happens is when there is a breakdown in...