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...
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Workplace Injuries
Why do ladders cause so many workplace accidents?
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...
Communication issues could lead to workplace injuries
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...
Why digging trenches is so dangerous
Digging a trench is one of the most dangerous things that a worker can do, often because it feels so safe. Workers often feel like the trench will hold up as they work, likely because it has held up for hours or days already. This can lead to a sort of indifferent...