Perhaps you have been lucky and never been injured at work. Maybe you are new to the workforce or in a profession that enjoys a low risk of injury. But no matter where you work or what you do, it is possible to suffer an on-the-job injury. And when you befall such...
Month: September 2016
What are some common storage rack safety issues?
A typical warehouse is filled with steel storage racks that house palletized items. In order to store as much as possible in the warehouse, storage racks are usually very tall. Because the loaded pallets can be extremely heavy, it's vital that racks are strong and...
What fall protection measures must be taken on scaffolds?
A good portion of the work performed on a typical construction project is done above the ground and sometimes at very great heights. Obviously, this can present hazards for workers who would be seriously injured in the event of a fall. As such, protective measures...
Work environments may subject workers to unknown carcinogens
Cancer is not really a single disease, but rather a group of diseases. A common trait of these diseases is that they all cause the spread and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. But each kind of cancer can have its own possible causes. There are a variety of...