Workplace Injury
Free Resources for the National Safety Stand-Down, May 7-11; Prevent Falls in Construction Operations
370 of the 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 (most recent BLS statistics) were due to falls from elevations. What is a Stand-down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing…
Read MoreOhhhhhhhhhhhh My Aching Back!!!!
Back injuries account for nearly 20% of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace and cost the nation an estimated 20 to 50 billion dollars per year. Watch your back! Abusing it can cause painful and even permanent injuries. Your back can slowly get worse or can suddenly “go out.” Either way, the results are the…
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