November is Child Safety and Protection Month, which is a good opportunity for parents and childcare workers to take a fresh look at making homes a safer place for toddlers and children of all ages.
5 Most Common Injuries in the Workplace
People who work in certain industries may face a higher risk of a sustaining a serious injury, but serious or fatal injuries can occur in any workplace.
Reports from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicate that the construction industry is most frequently cited for violations of federal safety standards. [Read more…]
6 Dangers of Black Friday Shopping and How to Avoid Them
Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – officially launches the holiday shopping season. Many stores open at midnight or in the wee hours of the morning, drawing crowds by offering deals with limited supplies of expensive items at low prices. [Read more…]
8 Common Injury-Producing Accidents at Construction Sites
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average for all industries. [Read more…]
Forklift Accidents Increase as Construction Industry Rebounds
The New York City area is experiencing an increase in real estate development, as can be clearly seen by looking at all the construction sites in progress throughout the city. While this rebound is likely to be extremely profitable for those in the construction industry, it also presents an increased level of risk for workers. [Read more…]
Report: Latino Workers Face High Risk of Construction Accidents
As any individual who has ever worked on a construction site can tell you, the inherent risks of working in the construction industry are far greater than the risks posed by working at jobs in most other industries. What you may be surprised to learn is that when it comes to fatal injuries in construction accidents, not all workers appear to be at equal risk. [Read more…]