Falls remain the leading cause of injury in the construction industry. Workers often perform tasks on scaffolding, ladders, ...

Along with a safety culture, companies today also rely on protection, such as a workmen’s compensation policy, so that if an ...

Whether working in a factory or looking after animals at a farm, every workplace has its risks. These risks, in turn, cause several types of workplace injuries, which can be mild or fatal. Workplace ...

Getting hurt at work is no joke. You might slip, trip, or get caught in something you didn’t even see coming. When this happens, knowing what to do next is key. Sometimes, it’s just a minor bump and ...

New York City is a whirlwind of activity, with a wide range of industries fueling its economy. From busy construction sites to quiet office cubicles, the potential for accidents is everywhere. From ...

Whether it’s a pain in the neck, hands or elsewhere, workplace ergonomics programs must address risks and improper behavior ...

Are mental health problems a workplace injury? Yes, according to a recent study. In fact, they are the most common workplace injury. The report by Atticus, a workers' compensation and disability ...

ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the National Safety Council (NSC) partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to solve the most common workplace injury in the U.S., America's leading ...

Hartford is home to many insurance and financial services companies, including property and casualty insurer Travelers Cos., whose downtown office building is shown above. HBJ FILE PHOTO Common ...

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, ...

Injuries caused by sudden incidents are often measured in broken bones, hospital stays, and time away from work. Yet for many people, the most serious effects do not appear on an X-ray or heal within ...