Using a skid-steer can speed up the completion of a variety of jobs, such as moving large items on construction sites. While this vehicle offers many benefits to workers in a variety of professions, there are also safety risks to be aware of.
Proper lifting technique is a must in the workplace
Depending on your job title and responsibilities, you may be asked to lift heavy objects every day or every so often. For example, if you work in a warehouse, there's a good chance you'll be lifting throughout your day.
Can a low back strain keep you off your feet?
Although a low back strain is not the most serious injury, it can cause a good amount of pain and discomfort. Furthermore, if you don't treat it immediately and in the appropriate manner, you run the risk of additional injury.
Airport ground workers face dangerously cold conditions in winter
Throughout the bitter cold that's gripped large swaths of the country this winter, air travelers have expected their flights to take off on time as long as they could do so safely. To accomplish that, ground support workers have had to brave sub-zero temperatures. These are the people who service the planes, load and unload baggage and guide the planes on the tarmac and more.
An East Allen conductor is crushed in between train cars
A train crash and derailment at a cement plant in Northampton County earlier this month resulted in one of the employees there being transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The incident happened at the Keystone Cement Company in East Allen Township right around noon.
These saw safety tips are a must to follow
Many professions call for the regular use of saws. For example, if you're a construction worker or carpenter, there's a good chance you rely on a circular saw and table saw for making fast and precise cuts.
Power drills: A common, but dangerous tool
Power drills are used by millions of professionals every day, spanning a variety of industries. If using this tool is a big part of your job, don't take your safety for granted. Instead, make sure you know the exact steps you must take to avoid an accident and related injury.
Do firefighters get the health benefits they deserve?
Firefighters are among those who help people most. They put out fires, help with rescue missions and educate communities on safety.
How much are nurses at risk for suffering neck or back injuries?
A study published in the journal Disabling World in 2015 captured how at least 9,000 patient nurses or medical caregivers in the United States suffer disabling injuries on the job every day.
