Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency department annually (NSC Injury Facts 2011).
Electrical safety procedures in the workplace aren’t there just for qualified workers. Anyone using electricity should recognize the shock and fire hazards of electricity.
“Every year in the United States, workplace electrical incidents result in more than 300 deaths and 3,500 injuries. While electrical hazards are not the leading cause of on-the-job injuries and fatalities, they are disproportionately fatal and costly. For every 13 electrical injuries – …
What is noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) and why should I be concerned?
One of the most common occupational injuries in the U.S., “NIHL can be caused by a one-time exposure to an intense “impulse” sound, such as an explosion, or by continuous exposure to …
