Back injuries are common among workers who have to transport heavy items, including construction employees, industrial workers and warehousing positions. Lifting too much weight can cause muscle strain. Repetitive motions like twisting, bending or rotating can cause...
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What are common causes of electrical accidents?
Pennsylvania workers like you know that any job has its risks. But did you know that electrical accidents can happen anywhere? Did you know that electrical incidents at workplaces are somewhat common? Today, we will look at some of the most common causes of electrical...
Helpful safety tips to remember when working on a ladder
A ladder is a tool that you may find yourself using at work from time to time. In fact, some jobs can’t be done without one. However, an accident involving a ladder can cause serious and long-lasting injuries that can change your life. To avoid ladder-related...
Safety tips for warehouse workers
Warehouse employment is a mainstay of the Harrisburg area. A 2019 article by Penn Live Patriot-News reported that 96 warehouses have central Pennsylvania locations, including warehouses exceeding 500,000 square feet for Pepsi, Amazon, Home Depot, UPS and several other...
What are the most common office accidents?
It is true that doing physical labor is going to put you at more risk for workplace accidents as compared to most office environments. In fact, some of the most dangerous occupations for workplace accidents include service occupations (such as police and firefighters)...
Using employee wellness initiatives to protect yourself
Working for an employer in Pennsylvania that you care about and feel appreciated by can make a tremendous difference in your motivation to get up and go to work each day. Your employer should also provide the necessary means for you and your coworkers to be safe while...
Hangovers and workplace accidents
There are a number of factors that can make a workplace accident more likely. However, working while one is under the influence of drugs or alcohol can significantly increase the chances of something going wrong. Moreover, those who are hungover after a night of...
Are you familiar with safety hazards in your office?
Just because you work in a suit and tie or pantsuit in a Pennsylvania office instead of a hardhat and work boots does not mean your workplace is free of hazards. Depending on the environment, you could be safer working at a construction site. The Albert Einstein...
Professionals are not immune to workplace accidents
Most people picture construction sites or manufacturing facilities when they think of workplace accidents. Yet white collar workers and professionals are also at risk of serious on-the-job injuries. A workplace accident can refer to any incident that occurs while...
Avoiding the five most common workplace accidents
Employers and employees alike in Pennsylvania should know what the most common types of workplace accidents are and how to avoid them. The first is the slip and fall, accounting for one third of all on-the-job injuries. Slips are normally caused by wet, icy or oily...