For some workers in Michigan, there are a lot of potential dangers in the work environment. These dangers could become magnified and more likely if a worker does not get an adequate amount of sleep. For all of those people bemoaning daylight savings time, you are not alone. In fact, research shows that the Monday following the annual spring forward ritual, workplace injuries surge. TheContinue reading
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Michigan workers urged to protect eyes, avoid serious accidents
As Michigan residents may already know, March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. As a result, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is pushing a campaign to encourage safe work practices across the country. In fact, the construction industry is one of the main three industries where eye injuries occur. Since over 300,000 workers visit the hospital every year because of eye injuries in the workplace, theContinue reading
Basics of workers’ compensation benefits in Michigan
Workplace injuries can happen in a split-second. After being injured at work, many workers don’t know what to do. The most important thing a worker should do after being injured on-the-job is seek immediate medical attention depending on the severity of the injury. In addition to seeking medical attention, workers should also report their injury to their employer as soon as possible. After getting medical attention,Continue reading
Fatalities rise in cellphone tower industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently said cellphone tower contractors and companies need to do more to keep workers safe, which includes complying with current safety standards to prevent accidents. OSHA reported an increase in injuries and fatalities among cellphone tower workers in the United States despite many of the accidents being preventable. The tower industry saw an increase in workplace fatalities during theContinue reading
Back injuries most common injury in the workplace
Workplace injuries can be very painful and cause long-term complications for workers. There are many different types of work-related injuries, but back injuries are the most common workplace injury in the United States. Back injuries may not seem like a serious safety issue, but they can cause severe pain and disabilities among workers. In addition to the pain, back injuries contribute to a significant amountContinue reading
