The work environment plays a significant role in our overall well-being. From physical spaces to the psychological atmosphere, various factors at work can trigger health issues that impact both ...

Preventing electrical injuries by following best practices for safe work environments helps everyone make it home at the end of the day. Now is a great time to review what some of the best practices ...

Although you may not always realize it, many of the jobs you do can put strain on, and even cause damage to, your nerves. Sandra Hearn, M.D., the associate chair of Education and Professional ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints and occur in the workplace. Implementing workplace controls can help reduce the risk of WMSDs. The ...

In the trucking industry, the well-being of drivers is paramount, not only for their personal health but also for the safety and efficiency of operations. Despite the advances in vehicle technology ...

Agricultural occupations are hazardous with one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities in the U.S. The manual and often strenuous nature of the work, combined with the use of ...

Back injuries from lifting often come from simple tasks. You lift a box. You move a patient. You pull a pallet. Then you feel a snap, pull, or sharp pain. Sometimes the pain grows through the day ...

Many employed firefighters suffer from some form of injury. Specific injuries can keep us out, and we usually need a “return to work form” to return to the fire department. Below, you’ll find a ...