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Truck drivers are in high demand and the trucking industry is busier than ever. With so many drivers on the road, it is important to recognize the injury hazards that come with the job. Commercial trucking is a predominately sedentary industry, increasing health risks...
Lateral epicondylitis is a musculoskeletal condition that causes pain at or just above the elbow. You may hear it referred to as tennis elbow. However, while it is common in tennis players, other activities can cause it as well. Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse...
Whether someone is handling large construction tools to fix a platform or climbing up on a tall structure, working on a scaffold can put them in danger. Some workers may also notice that actions their coworkers do can put them in unsafe situations. Knowing why...
If you work in the construction industry, you might be no stranger to trenches. Still, the trenches you work in every day might not be quite as safe as you think. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more workers died in trench...
Not everyone can handle being a long-haul truck driver. After all, truckers must spend countless hours in cramped spaces, often leaving their families for weeks or even months at a time. Most commercial drivers also must put up with fatigue and body aches. If you have...
Many jobs require people to keep performing the same movements over and over. This puts stress on the affected parts of the body and can result in repetitive strain injuries. Repetitive strain injuries affect people in all sorts of occupations. Common sites of...
Companies often hire temporary delivery drivers to cover short-term needs. While these employees may only work for a short time, they can experience injuries just like permanent workers. Are seasonal workers more likely to become injured? Temporary workers have a...
Over time, loud sounds in the workplace can cause damage to your ears. In some instances, you might experience a gradual loss of hearing over time, whereas incidents with sudden, loud noises can cause acute injuries to the ear. Loud machinery, aircraft and military...
Losing your vision in a work-related accident is life-altering. Not only will it impact your ability to return to work but it also changes your whole life. Such a catastrophic injury requires a complete overhaul of how you do things. It can be a very difficult...
Those who work in Connecticut warehouses may know that aches and pains are a frequent part of the job. However, a new study shows that the pace of work in a warehouse has a substantial impact on employee injury rates. As the pace of warehouse work increases, so, too,...
