Distracted driving has become one of the better-known risks you will likely encounter on the road. Billboards, television ads and even fictional stories seek to warn people, especially young adults, about the myriad dangers associated with mobile phone use while...
Falling from heights is an issue in many occupations. It’s a risk for warehouse workers who have to walk on catwalks or go up steep staircases. It’s a risk for construction workers on a high-rise or a roof. Even simple jobs like doing residential electrical work can...
When you’re injured at work, one of the injuries that you could suffer is called reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD). Also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), it is a condition that can lead to long-lasting pain in your arm, leg or other area of...
Health care workers spend their lives caring for others, yet they often fall victim to workplace violence. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the risk of violence in health care facilities nationwide is four times higher than in other private industries. Despite new...
