Sometimes, things go wrong when cleaning tasks are being performed at a workplace, leading to an accident. For example, mishaps sometimes occur with pressure washers that lead to the user or another worker suffering an injury.When a pressure washer injury...
Workplace Injuries
Tired workers could have major financial impacts on a business
It appears that Americans are no strangers to fatigue. According to National Safety Council estimates, around 43 percent of individuals here in the U.S. have sleep levels that are low enough to negatively impact things like their safety, productivity and cognitive...
Workplace injury likelihood particularly high among EMS workers
Emergency medical service workers help people in times of great need and distress. Unfortunately, in the course of doing this important work, such workers sometimes end up in distressing situations themselves. For one, injuries can sometimes occur during the course of...
Safety issues can have financial and workforce impacts for companies
There are many steps small businesses can take to promote workplace safety. This includes providing employee safety training, putting policies in place regarding safety issues relevant to their workplace and creating an environment where employees feel comfortable...
New employees and the potential for safety incidents
New employees can bring a lot of enthusiasm and new ideas to a company. However, their lack of experience with the company could have the potential to cause problems if not properly addressed.This includes safety problems. A new employee not being well-versed enough...
Safety dangers for window cleaners
It is a common sight in many cities: the gleaming glass of the windows of buildings. A lot of work goes into keeping such glass clean and gleaming. The workers who perform such cleaning can face many challenges on the job, including potential safety risks.There are a...
Trench disaster may leave you at a loss
When your spouse went off to work each day, you may have felt the dread that comes when a loved one works a hazardous construction job. On the other hand, maybe, for your own peace of mind, you dismissed the danger and trusted in your spouse's skill and the safety...
The challenges of workplace safety conversations
Among the conversations that can be critical ones in a workplace are safety conversations. And this doesn’t just include the safety talks a business’ management has with workers. It also includes the conversations workers have with each other about...
Safety best practices guide issued for communication tower work
Today’s smartphone era is fueled by the work of a wide range of different workers. This includes the workers who build and perform maintenance work on cell towers.There are certain aspects of communication tower work that can present safety concerns, including...
Workplace injuries in the poultry and meat industries
A lot of work goes into the foods found in our nation’s grocery stores and on our dinner tables. The food industry is a big one in the U.S. and there are a wide range of different food-related jobs held by workers here in Louisiana and the rest of the...