Workplace injury rates may be declining, but the injuries that do occur are growing more complex and taking longer to heal, ...
Are mental health problems a workplace injury? Yes, according to a recent study. In fact, they are the most common workplace injury. The report by Atticus, a workers' compensation and disability ...
Patients with workplace injuries have worse mental health outcomes over time than patients with non-workplace injuries, according to recent research. In a cohort study that included more than 35,000 ...
Personal injury claims can arise from car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and defective products.
After outlining the scope of workplace dangers, the next step is understanding what to do if you’ve been hurt on the job and ...
Clear instructions and active listening are the most effective tools for reducing human error and improving safety outcomes on high-risk job sites. Communication ...
Two workers from the same roofing company died in consecutive years after falling off a roof. Two employees at a Washington orchard were killed within a month of each other when the tractors they were ...
Due in part to changing workforce demographics, costs associated with workplace injuries are climbing, even while the number of injuries continues to decline, according to a June 3 report from workers ...
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a reported 419,000 private-sector employees in California sustained workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. Workplace incidents in the ...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints and occur in the workplace. Implementing workplace controls can help reduce the risk of WMSDs. The ...
Encouraging employees to apply workplace safety habits at home protects their families, reduces off-the-job injuries, and strengthens the overall safety culture. In many workplaces, safety is a top ...
SpaceX, the world leader in rocket launches, is increasingly coming under scrutiny for its workplace practices. A recent safety review performed by Reuters highlights an upsetting trend at the ...