Falling from a ladder can cause a very serious accident depending on how far the person is from the ground and the way they hit when they land. While some people get up and walk away without serious injuries, landing wrong can lead to broken bones, severe bruising,...
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Month: November 2016
Reducing safety risks is key to preventing nursing injuries
As a nurse, you may already know that one of the highest risks to your safety is from lifting patients. Lifting patients who are under sedation can mean that the patient provides you with no help; that could be hundreds of pounds of weight that you have to support...
Worker dies but employer never reports it
There is never a reason why an employer should fail to report a death on the job. The loss of an employee is a serious blow to the business, and it's also a terrible loss for that person's family. Leaving a family in the dark about what happened is unfair and...
Workplace injuries are everyones concern
As thanksgiving approaches, those working in poultry will be doing more than usual to meet the holiday rush. Turkeys may be flying through the processing plant, but there are some risks if workers don't get the rest they need. How can workers be protected? It starts...
