On-the-job injuries and illnesses can have several negative effects. Some of the most common include reducing employee morale and productivity, fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) due to unsafe working conditions and increased workers’...
After an accident on the job, you might wonder whether you need to report your injuries to your employer - especially if you don't think your injuries are severe. However, notifying your employer of any work injury right away can be crucial for a few reasons. Injuries...
Interstates make it possible to drive long distances in a shorter time than it would take to drive on city streets. The higher speeds and the basic setup of interstates mean that drivers have to be extra cautious while they’re driving. It takes the help of everyone...
When you study motorcycle statistics, one thing that you’ll find is that the fatality rate in accidents is much higher than it is for other vehicles. One study compared the number of fatalities based on the miles driven in each type of vehicle, and it found that...
Walking is a great way to add movement to your day while enjoying the outdoors. Whether you go for a brisk walk at lunch or like walking during a calm evening, it can be a fun way to spend time with friends or be alone with your own thoughts. You may consider walking...
The brain is an extremely complex organ that we depend on for memory, cognition, motor skills, breathing, sensory perception, language and more. That’s why traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect people in very different ways. Just how serious those effects are...
Many Americans who are in the workforce today are well past what used to be considered “retirement age.” In fact, in 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nearly a quarter of working Americans were 55 or older. Some are working because they can’t...
While good cycling habits and safety equipment can protect you on your bicycle, these measures can only go so far. Simply put, you cannot control the behavior of those around you. You are perfectly entitled to operate your bicycle in busy areas, where there is a high...
There are all sorts of jobs that involve nails -- not the things at the end of your fingers, but the metal spikes used in carpeting or woodwork. You may just work around nails or they may be your main tool for work. You know nails aren’t always easy to keep track of....
You’ve always been a manual worker, which means you utilize your hands for all parts of your job. You’ve suffered scrapes and bruises but generally managed to recover quickly. However, it’s important to remember that some injuries to the hands and fingers are severe....