Rebuild Your Future After An Injury
The importance of the manufacturing industry is undeniable, but manufacturing reflects a career path that comes with potential hazards. Carrying cargo and operating equipment on Kentucky job sites will present dangers that someone sitting at a desk might not experience. Here are five common injury risks that workers face. The broad range of injury risks Falls: Virtually everyone working in…
Although you may deem your workplace safe, numerous hazards can hurt you at any time. Some of the common workplace injuries in Kentucky and across the country are eye injuries. However, 90% of the causes of workplace injuries are preventable. Wearing eye protection and training employees are some of the methods incorporated by companies to protect their workers. Potential hazards…
Some American workers lift on the job every day. These include professions like warehouse workers, nurses and even people in retail. Sadly, many of these people are injured doing the lifting portion of their jobs every year. Workers in Kentucky should know that musculoskeletal injuries account for over 20% of disability benefits in most years. Prevention is key The best…
Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers across Kentucky and the rest of the United States. This fact has led a multitude of national safety groups and government agencies to sponsor the National Safety Stand-Down each year. For 2018, the Stand-Down is scheduled for May 7 to 11. The Stand-Down, sponsored by Occupational Safety and Health Administration,…
Researchers have just concluded a study that points out striking differences between the injury rates among men and women workers. Though the results will require further research to better understand, employees and employers in Kentucky may want to take the findings into account. By collaborating with the insurer Pinnacol Assurance, the Colorado SPH’s Center for Health, Work & Environment was…
When a warehouse employee in Kentucky or anywhere else suffers an injury at work, the employer often comes under fire. However, there are steps that companies can take to keep workers safe. First, employers should make sure that employees are following protocols at all times. By not taking shortcuts, workers cab significantly reduce their odds of getting hurt on the…
People in Kentucky who routinely work outside should be sure to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves when the temperatures fall during the winter. Not only should they have the proper personal protective equipment, but they should also be sure to take regular reprieves from the weather. The occurrence of cold stress injuries and the threat of hypothermia, trench…
Working in distribution centers, warehouses and production facilities may expose Kentucky employees to a variety of different hazards. These dangers exist in many areas of the plants, making it vital for the facilities to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. According to OSHA, the leading causes of deaths and serious injuries at work are…
Chemical safety is important in many work environments, and Kentucky residents might like to know about a study involving water pipe repair. A procedure often used to repair water pipes might pose hazards for workers, the public and the environment. Purdue University researchers conducted a study involving air tests after pipe repairs using the cured-in-place pipe repair process. With CIPP…
A confined space like an office cubicle might not be pleasing to work in, but in the construction industry, confined spaces can be dangerous or even deadly. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued guidance about the safety of confined spaces in that line of work. OSHA has issued a new fact sheet on confined spaces safety standards. Confined…