From planting to harvesting: Safety matters in farming
As farmers embark on the busiest time of year, it is imperative that they and their workers fully understand what hazards they face. Annually, around 700 farm workers die and another 120,000 workers suffer injuries that disable them. Companies must take time to ensure...
What information about spinal cord injuries should everyone know?
An acute spinal cord injury occurs because of an external force like a motor vehicle accident or a fall. This type of injury can lead to several impacts that can affect a person for their entire life. When you suffer damage to your spinal cord, there are a few things...
Semitruck crashes are caused by a variety of factors
Semitrucks carry heavy loads and are very large, which make them dangerous to smaller passenger vehicles. When proper safety protocol is followed, people on the roads with these trucks have a good chance of arriving at their destinations without being involved in a...
Common hazards for daycare workers
Daycare workers provide a valuable service for parents who need to work. While they are taking care of the children, they face injury risks due to the nature of the work. The daycare needs to have protocol in place to help prevent workers from having accidents and the...
