Construction sites are dynamic environments where the blend of heavy machinery, elevated work areas, and manual labor create a landscape fraught with potential hazards. While the construction industry ...

Head injuries are often associated with high-risk industries such as construction or heavy manufacturing, but many incidents ...

Health care workers face increasing risks of injury while caring for others, with recent studies showing alarming rates of workplace accidents. From lifting patients to managing infectious diseases, ...

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 ...

Liberty Mutual defines a serious injury as one where an employee subsequently misses more than five days of work, industry news site Insurance Journal reports. It ranks its list of injuries by their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...