Some jobs force workers to place themselves in vulnerable positions. Some of these jobs, including law enforcement, firefighting and construction, are well known for the hazards faced by workers. Others carry similar, or even greater levels of risk, but are not...
Someone got hurt on the job, and although you weren't able to stop the accident from happening, you had a front-row seat. Whether you like it or not, you're now a workplace accident witness. Do you know what your next move ought to be? The role of the workplace...
Industrial fires and explosions are a major risk at worksites across the country. Warehouses, processing plants, mills and the like are fraught with fire hazards. Although detailed safety regulations are designed to prevent tragic fires, they still happen with...
Meat processing plants count on the hard work of employees to turn a profit. Far too often, however, these plants overlook important safety measures that can make a life-or-death difference for their workers.A chicken plant near Harrisburg recently failed a safety...
In less than a year, there have been over 1,100 non-fatal accidents and 8 deaths in coal mines across the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Pennsylvania has some of the highest rates of injury. These figures point to the...
Semitrucks, cranes and other heavy machinery come with obvious dangers. Their sheer size and power provide a constant reminder of their risks.By contrast, it's easy to forget that the humble forklift can be incredibly dangerous. In fact, every year, nearly 100,000...
All lines of work involve hazards to one degree or another. For some, though, the risk of injury or death is far greater than others.According to Time Magazine, the following are among the top 25 most dangerous jobs in the United States, measured by fatality rate:...
Steel workers often have to endure exhausting hours, strenuous conditions and constant perils. Whether at mills or construction sites, steel workers face a wide range of risks that factor into their everyday duties.The International Labour Organization's Code of...
The National Sleep Foundation has conducted studies that show that workplace accidents, including those in the industrial sector, could be caused by workers who are too tired.According to those studies, a worker who is highly sleepy could be up to 70 percent more...
A man who worked for Giant Food Stores fell from a 12-foot ladder on Valentine's Day. He was rushed to the York Hospital and given care, but he recently passed away from his injuries. He was 56 years old.No one actually saw the man fall from the ladder, but he was...