According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 79 workers killed in 2011 as a result of a vehicle or mobile equipment backing up. These workers lost their lives either because they were run over by the reversing vehicle or because the vehicle crushed them against an object. Backover…
As bad winter driving weather approaches, it brings with it the risk of auto accidents due to snow and ice. Auto accidents can happen at any time, but for many, they occur during a commute or when driving for work. As such, these winter car wrecks can leave some people…
The medical industry is undergoing significant changes as technology advances, and one important change is that doctors and healthcare providers are increasingly relying on digital technologies. Doctors and healthcare providers are also increasingly making use of electronic medical records. While these advances may allow for healthcare providers to offer better…
Teenagers throughout Massachusetts routinely take jobs to help out their families or to earn a little spending money. Many teens work only part time while going to school, but some older teens will have full-time employment. Regardless of whether a teen works full time or part time, however, the young…
The workplace can be a dangerous place, especially in certain industries where there is a high risk of accident and injury. While many focus on the dangers of an accident occurring when they consider the possibility of a workplace injury, there are also other ways that a worker could develop…
On many construction worksites, there are incentive programs in place that attempt to prevent injuries. Some of these incentive programs reward supervisors or managers for a good safety record. Other incentive programs penalize supervisors, managers or even workers for injuries. The point of these programs is to encourage a safer…
A new tool was recently released by officials with the
Residents and business owners in the Northeast are still dealing with Hurricane Sandy cleanup efforts. Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are spreading the word and raising awareness about the dangers affiliated with mold. OSHA recently released a new fact sheet to do just that — to…
The people who help us get to and from where we’ve got to be oftentimes struggle with their sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation. In a recent study, the 2012 Sleep in America poll, transportation officials — including truck, taxi, bus, limo, train and plane operators — were talked…
It’s that time of year again! The temps are dipping and the snow is on its way. This is when we see an increase in the risks for work accidents, injuries and fatalities for many workers throughout the state. Each year, there are workers who are seriously injured or even…