The risks for a workplace injury are vastly different in different industries. Someone who works as a commercial driver has to worry about repetitive strain, motor vehicle collisions and over-exertion while loading or unloading. A worker at a fast food restaurant...
The thought of being in a confined space might make you fearful if you are claustrophobic. But there are many more dangers associated with being in close quarters than that. Some of them can lead to serious injuries or be deadly. Workers like electricians, farm...
There are several hospitals and medical facilities across Vero Beach, Florida. Nurses make up a large part of the workforce in these institutions. Usually, we think about nurses as helping people to recover from their injuries and illnesses. It’s often forgotten that...
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...
It can be a very frustrating experience to take mandatory time off of work because of an injury or a work-acquired medical condition. By the time they have started to recover, many injured workers are eager to get back to the job. It can be quite boring to be stuck at...
It would be great if everyone had jobs that kept them interested, where every day involved something different. Yet the reality is that many jobs are rather dull. You end up doing the same thing day after day. While your brain might suffer from the lack of...
You may have a job working at a shipping company. The money may be good, and the work isn’t too tenuous. While this can all seem great, especially if this job is only temporary, you may find there are a lot of dangers while working for a shipping company. Some of the...
Working in the construction industry comes with a level of risk you can’t avoid or ignore. While most construction companies have implemented practices to help keep workers safe, accidents still happen. Knowing some of the most common accidents on construction sites...
Many injured workers would never have needed to file a workers’ compensation if their employers had taken more care to comply with all safety requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency tasked with creating most of...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notorious for rejecting applications. Some people even claim that the SSA denies everyone at first. In reality, a small percentage of applicants get approved right away, while others get approved on appeal. Of course, only...