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The work that firefighters do is admirable. People in this profession save thousands of lives every single year. Unfortunately, they do so at a risk to their own well-being, and many firefighters are killed or seriously injured during the course of their duties. The...
Working in a warehouse is often a well-paying job, but the dangers employees face aren’t always worth the pay and benefits. A serious injury in a warehouse could cause life-long disabilities and even lead to fatal wounds. Sometimes, however, the only work available is...
Some workplace injuries are the result of a true accident. There is a freak occurrence that no one could predict or prevent, and someone gets hurt as a result. However, most workplace incidents are the result of some kind of fault. Sometimes there is a defective tool...
Burnout is a problem often seen in many industries, and the healthcare field is no exception. When workers are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, it can lead to mistakes and accidents. This may be especially true for those working in high-stress environments, such...
It is well-known that being a police officer can be a dangerous job. When people think about the risks, they often consider the usage of firearms or other weapons by alleged criminals. They imagine a police officer sustaining a firearm wound while trying to stop a...
Truck driving is no easy job. Truckers spend many hours on the road with nothing much more than the sound of the engine and whatever radio station happens to stay strong. The life of a trucker isn’t often helped by strict deadlines, causing many drivers to put their...
If you are a calm driver, you might laugh at some of the things other drivers do. You might wonder how they can get so wound up and charitably dismiss their behaviors as silly or stupid. Downright dangerous might be a more accurate term. Drivers who are easily wound...
Lower back pain is extremely common. From office workers to those working in the field, there is a risk of the lower back being injured due to poor ergonomics, repetitive stress and impactful injuries. Fortunately, you can make a workers’ compensation claim for a...
There are many dangers that workers in healthcare settings, such as physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians and those tasked with cleaning, encounter routinely. One of the most frightening hazards comes from needlesticks. “Needlestick injuries,” according to the...
As an immigrant without the right documentation, you know that your options for employment are fairly slim – but you’re never short on work. You regularly get picked up for “day labor” at local farms, factories and construction sites. Unfortunately, the work you do is...
