The fatal four are the four types of accidents that lead to the most fatal injuries in the construction industry. Construction has a well-known reputation for leading to the highest total number of fatal accidents every year, so it is important for workers to...
Workplace Accidents
Steps to take as a victim of a construction work injury
Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces, with risks ranging from falls to equipment failures. When an injury occurs, it can disrupt both your health and financial stability in an instant. Taking immediate and informed action is essential. The steps...
Contact with objects is a leading hospital worker safety risk
Professionals working in hospitals often feel driven to provide the best patient care possible. Nurses, physicians and other professionals support people when they are vulnerable. They provide emergency medical care, assist with rehabilitative support and oversee the...
Falling objects at work can end a construction career
Construction sites are full of hazards that can cause severe or fatal injuries. Workers generally need to ensure their safety when performing job functions at a significant elevation or below grade in a trench. They may need to use special equipment to ensure their...
Is agriculture a more dangerous industry than construction?
You will often hear people talk about how construction is the most dangerous industry in the United States. There are many inherent risks, from the use of power tools to falls from heights. Construction workers often suffer serious injuries, and some even pass away in...
How needle stick injuries can impact medical professionals
Hospital workers and other medical professionals face a variety of hazards at work. They might overexert themselves while lifting patients or get hurt by violent individuals. Accidental contact with equipment is one of the most serious hazards for those in the medical...
These tips can help workers avoid ladder falls
In many professions, such as the construction industry, falls from ladders are an inherent risk that workers face. But there’s no way for them to avoid using ladders in all instances, despite the fact that falls are one of the top reasons for fatal workplace...
3 possible hazards for retail workers
Retail workers face many hazards as they’re working, some of which can be mitigated if employers set proper safety plans for the company. When a retail worker suffers an injury at work, they will likely need medical care and may have to miss work. Knowing some of the...
The “Fatal Four” in construction sites that workers should know
Most people are likely aware that the construction industry has significant safety risks that can put workers’ lives in danger. However, many might not be familiar with the specific threats construction workers encounter during construction accidents. Among the many...
Attacks against nurses continue to rise
Nurses are sometimes injured in violent attacks while on the job. This is in addition to the injury risks they face when providing care – such as back injuries when lifting heavy patients or needle sticks when administering medications. Even nurses who perform all of...
