Major road construction accidents
Driving is dangerous enough, having to watch out for reckless or negligent drivers; throw construction and confusing detours due to construction into the mix, and driving can get downright stressful. According to the Federal Highway Administration, between 1982 and 2014 there were 24,745 fatalities in work zone accidents (that’s about 750 per year). The peak […]
Burns at work, more common than you think
Some occupations put workers at higher risk for personal injury than from burns. Especially in the construction and restaurant industries. Within the restaurant industry alone each year there are nearly 12,000 cases of hospitalizations for burns. Cooks, food handlers, kitchen workers and waitresses are among the top 50 occupations at risk for burn injuries in their […]
Be very careful with the amusement parks.
Every year, millions of people visit the nation’s amusement parks, which are a wonderful way to be entertained for people of all ages. Orlando is home to some of the most popular attractions in the world, including Walt Disney World. However, mechanical problems and other defects have injured and even killed dozens of amusement park […]
Benefits for suffering occupational accidents on ladders
There are many reasons why a person can have accidents at work on ladders, which can result in serious injuries to the worker involved in the event. Some of the main causes of workplace accidents on ladders are the following: ● Ladders in poor condition. ● Slippery flooring. ● Lack of proper safety equipment. ● […]
Quemaduras en el trabajo, Más común de lo que crees
Algunas ocupaciones ponen a los trabajadores en mayor riesgo de lesiones personales debido a quemaduras. Especialmente es cierto en las industrias de la construcción y los restaurantes. Solo dentro de la industria de los restaurantes cada año hay cerca de 12.000 casos de hospitalización por quemaduras. Cocineros, personas que manipulan los alimentos, trabajadores de cocina […]
