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What Are the Safety Hazards on Loading Docks?

Loading docks can be perilous areas of warehouses. There are a lot of moving parts, with trucks pulling in and out to load and unload, forklifts busy nearby, and dozens of workers walking and working through the area. Loading docks can be recipe for disaster when it comes to dock employees getting injured. If people are not paying attention, the risks of suffering a work-related injury increases significantly. The best way to prevent loading dock injuries is to know and[…] Read More


How Important Is Foot Safety on a Work Site?

One of the most utilized parts of our bodies are often the least protected, particularly in the workplace.  Often taken for granted, our feet are used practically every day, yet are normally provided inadequate protection against workplace hazards.  Proper footwear is very important; it promotes better productivity and helps protect workers from any potential injury. Types of Footwear Needed for Work Sites Different types of footwear protect from different injuries.  As such, certain footwear is recommended depending on your occupation:[…] Read More


How Should Employees Handle a Concussion at Work?

One of the worst, yet least understood, work injuries is a severe concussion. An employee who has had multiple concussions or a significant blow to the head can experience debilitating symptoms. Most of the time, these systems will last a short time and then fade. However, some concussions are so severe that the symptoms are long lasting. When this happens, it is called post-concussion syndrome. It is important to remember that work-related concussions need to be taken seriously and immediately[…] Read More


What are Some Workplace Summer Safety Tips?

Summer is an optimal time for many outdoor worksites to increase production, and there may be an increase in hours if the work is related to hospitality.   Although workers may be experiencing good pay over the summer season, it is important for employers to ensure worker safety in the summer sun and heat.   Employers should enforce summer safety rules and employees should advocate for themselves when work conditions may interfere with their safety while working in the heat. Although Workers’[…] Read More


What are the Safety Precautions for Workers During Demolition?

Taking down buildings and structures is dangerous work with defined safety protocols. Demolition can be by manual or mechanical methods, or it can involve explosives or other hazardous methods. Whatever the method, workers’ safety is a fundamental concern. Site safety precautions can eliminate any risk or chance of workplace-related injury. Over the past 100 years, construction demolition meant manual work with hand tools. Then came use of cranes and bulldozers. As the demolished buildings got taller, cranes used wrecking balls[…] Read More


How can Good Nutrition Keep Workers Safe on the Job?

People often embark on healthier eating habits to improve the quality of their personal lives. Yet the practice of eating more nutritious foods can have a positive impact on their working lives as well. Employees who put a premium on choosing high-quality ingredients for meals and snacks may lower their risk of getting injured on the job. This means they may never need to file for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Employees who are injured on the job should reach out to[…] Read More


Why is Mental Health Key to Workplace Safety?

Employers are recently becoming more aware of mental health conditions. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is shining a light on how mental health issues are impacting people in general and also within the workplace. Employers understand that they may want to address mental health issues regardless of whether an employee’s mental health issues are related to their work or issues happening outside of work.  In the midst of the pandemic, many people are suffering from mental health challenges such as depression[…] Read More


How can I Help a Coworker Who Got Hurt on the Job?

It is always best to avoid workplace accidents and to ensure that staff is trained to avoid accidents.  If the unavoidable workplace accident occurs, it is also important that employees know what steps to take. Workers have a right to be safe on the job. Those injured at work should reach out to a seasoned Workers’ Compensation lawyer for assistance. First Step: Move to Safety First, it is important to move the injured person to safety if they are in[…] Read More


How can Safety Management Practices be Improved for Workplace Safety?

Safety practices support the overall performance of a company. Ensuring safety is at the heart of many industries where employees carry out physical tasks at work. In industries where there is physical labor, safety management is an integral part of the business model. Safety management and leadership are important since safety needs to be a part of all aspects of the business. According to the former president of the American Society of Safety Engineers and manager of the Industrial Safety[…] Read More


New OSHA Program to Enhance Worker Safety

On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to the executive order to enhance workplace safety during the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). The OSHA has launched a COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP) to minimize exposure in high-risk occupations. The NEP focuses on increased inspections and sanitation as well as retaliation protect for workers. Some people have criticized OSHA after COVID-19 spread rampantly in some workplaces, such as in the meatpacking industry in the fall of 2020.[…] Read More