Workplace Risks

If you’re “over a certain age” you probably already have a pretty good idea about just how easily a knee injury can sideline you – and they’re distressingly common in many workplaces. Understanding some of the most common causes of knee injuries can help you avoid...

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,...

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...

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...

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’...

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are the bane of the modern workplace – despite all of the efforts to curtail them. RSIs occur from the constant movement and overuse of certain body parts, and they can manifest in chronic pain and long-term health issues when they go...

Ladders are found in most workplaces. For example, a small step ladder may be available in offices to change light bulbs and reach high shelves. In fields like construction, high ladders are used all the time.  While ladders serve a purpose, they also have the...

Agriculture and its related industries employ many people in the U.S. Unfortunately, agricultural workers are at high risk of work-related injuries and deaths, even though a high percentage of them go unreported. The following are five examples of health risks workers...