Logging is the deadliest profession in the United States. One report that analyzed the 2014 stats -- the report came out in 2016, as stats do tend to take awhile to be compiled -- noted that 111 loggers were killed for every 100,000 . That's vastly higher than other...
When you're going through a divorce, there's a lot for you to handle. From establishing a separate household from your former spouse to dividing assets and arranging for custody and support for any marital children, it can be overwhelming. One thing you may not...
A neck injury may be minor, but it's best to treat all potential injuries as serious since the ramifications of a spinal injury are so dire. In order to properly identify a neck injury, you need to know the symptoms. This starts, of course, with basic neck pain, but...
Amputations are no joke; they happen suddenly and impact a worker for a long period of time. It takes months or years to relearn to use the body part if it can be reattached; if not, the person may need to have several surgeries and need to learn to use a prosthetic....
Construction deserve to have proper safety conditions while they work. Unfortunately, the nature of this type of work is extremely dangerous. With that in mind, construction go to work each day with the knowledge that there is a chance they will be injured in an...
Manicures and pedicures are procedures that many people think of as pampering. For the salon who provide these services, staying safe while they work is a top priority that isn't always easy. Manicurists and pedicurists face very serious risks each day that they go to...
Working as a logger means long hours using dangerous machinery. You may be climbing to unprecedented heights to take the tops off trees or revving up a chainsaw for a particularly large stump. You might work with hands-on logging equipment on the ground or on a...
When you get hurt at work, it's usually because someone made a mistake or was negligent in warning you about risks. Most employers take safety very seriously, and few will ever be found to have violated regulations and laws created to keep you safe. The problem isn't...
Toxic substances pose a unique hazard in the workplace. Employers have a duty to make sure that they provide employees with the safety gear, procedures and knowledge they need to work as safely with these materials as possible. Toxic substance exposure can lead to...
When you go to work, you have a right to be kept safe. A safe workplace is a productive workplace, which is why all employers should focus on having good safety standards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 protects employees and gives...
