Some jobs may be more physically demanding than others, but every job puts some degree of strain on a worker's body. For example, office workers often develop repetitive stress injuries or cumulative trauma. Workers who spend all day holding a phone or typing at a...
Month: March 2023
Healthcare workers often ignore signs of musculoskeletal injuries
They say doctors and nurses make terrible patients, usually because they ignore their own distress to continue helping others. While admirable, this could ultimately take away your ability to help anyone. If you become too affected by your physical problems, they may...
How manufacturing workers can hurt themselves on the job
According to workplace injury statistics, the manufacturing industry is particularly dangerous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that manufacturing workers represent roughly 20% of all reported worker injuries in any given year. There are many...
What are the leading causes of injuries among nurses?
The healthcare field is one of the most professionally demanding industries. Healthcare workers stay on their feet for long hours in high-pressure environments, and this reality can take a huge toll on the body. In fact, studies show that occupational injuries occur...