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Many occupations run a high risk of their employees suffering from knee injuries. In many cases, minor knee pain and injures can be relieved with self-care measures, physical therapy, and knee braces. However, in some cases surgery or more serious medical care is required. In any situation, employers should be providing tools and safety measures to prevent such injures from occurring.
For many workers, fall protection systems are critical. They often have no choice but to work at heights due to the nature of their job. Industries like painting, roofing, and construction frequently require elevated work environments. To ensure worker safety,...
From construction sites to factory floors, San Jose workers put their hands and wrists through demanding tasks every day. While you might think carpal tunnel syndrome only affects office workers, it's a real risk for those in physically demanding jobs too. If you're...
Many different professions expose workers to a variety of dangerous chemicals. Employees who work in manufacturing, construction and even the culinary world may end up exposed to dangerous chemicals on the job. Typically, employers have an obligation to notify workers...
Many workplace injuries can keep you off work for a few days, weeks or even months. Some however could leave you unable ever to work again. One of these is a spinal injury. In some cases, a person can keep on working unaware that they have damaged their spine....
Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are injuries caused by repetitive strain or overuse of muscles, tendons and nerves. Unfortunately, they occur commonly in many different work situations. These disorders can lead to significant pain and long-term health issues,...
Has your hearing gradually been slipping? If you work in an industry that requires you to be exposed to loud noises – or even just constant noise – throughout your day, your hearing loss may be a workplace injury, not a normal result of aging. According to the Centers...
With the danger of wildfires becoming nearly a year-round one and the fires that have ravaged our state becoming larger and faster spreading, firefighting teams are stretched beyond capacity. This takes a toll not just on firefighters’ physical health but their mental...
Brain injuries are often relatively catastrophic for those who sustain harm in this way. An injury to the brain can lead to major medical expenses. In some cases, the injured person may have to cease working or change to a less lucrative profession. Both of those...
Custodians and janitorial workers face numerous workplace injury risks. While the danger is not typically life-threatening, an accident or injury can still significantly impact your life. Knowing the risks can keep you safer. Knowing your options in the wake options...
Regardless of whether you consider caring for others to be your true vocation or just a way to earn money, working in health care can be tough on your body. Countless nurses and carers have had to stop doing the job or take time off due to injuries requiring workers’...