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In many workplaces, slippery floor surfaces and various debris and clutter put workers at risk of slipping, tripping, and falling. Slipping hazards can be caused by spilled liquids or water being tracked in from outdoors. Where do workplace slip, trip and fall accidents occur the most? Slip, trip and fall hazards are one of the...

In 2017, roughly 270,000 injuries were reported in the transportation and warehousing industry, according to injury facts released by the National Safety Council (NSC). Approximately 819 fatalities were reported within the same industry that year, following just behind the construction industry. The number of deaths reportedly grew by 5.3 percent from 2016-2017. More than a...

Companies that spend more money on the right chairs for employees are seeing business success by embracing ergonomics. Most employees who feel at ease at their workplaces do their jobs with a positive attitude and better motivation, according to EHS Today. Chairs that clash with, instead of comfort, a worker's body, when the worker spends numerous consecutive...

An unemployment rate of 3.6 percent sounds good, right? In one regard, this is good news. The economy has improved, and more people are working. There is a downside, however -- more workplace accidents resulting in injury, according to an article in Insurance Journal Report. What's driving the increase in workplace accidents? Mark Walls, vice...

The freedom to work as you please without being tied down to a full-time job appeals to many of today's workers. Most notably, drivers for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are not considered employees, but rather, a part of this emerging gig economy. According to CBS News, the gig economy is putting many workers...

Elevators provide an essential way to navigate large buildings. In order to remain safe to use, they must be properly built and maintained, however. For many workers, constructing, servicing, and repairing elevators is a dangerous job. According to a Quarterly Data Report by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), elevator-related construction deaths fluctuated...

It's inevitable to experience some stress at work, and when it comes to production, a little stress can go a long way. Chronic and prolonged stress in the workplace can be damaging, however - not just for production, but to the well-being of workers. According to Safety + Health Magazine, stress on the job can...

Workplace fatigue isn't just the feeling of being tired; it's a much greater problem that is often difficult to detect. It affects just about every industry imaginable and often results in poor performance and serious accidents. It usually manifests as physical and mental exhaustion, diminished motivation, irritability, inability to focus, and even physical pain. According to Safety...

A rotator cuff injury is one of the risks of working in certain jobs. Perhaps you work in construction or as a painter. Maybe you're a carpenter or a window cleaner. It's not uncommon for people working in these types of jobs to injure their rotator cuff. In some cases, a rotator cuff tear happens...

Not all work-related injuries are caused by accidents or happen suddenly. Some are simply caused by the job itself. Workers can develop musculoskeletal disorders over a long period of time. When these injuries are left untreated, they can worsen and even result in permanent damage. The attorneys at Hochman & Plunkett Co., L.P.A. have seen firsthand how these types...