Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them
10 Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them Those in the landscaping industry encounter a range of hazards every day while on the job. The occupation’s injury rate is higher than other industries, making it crucial for employees to understand OSHA landscaping safety regulations. In 2019, nearly 12,400 landscaping workers had injuries that resulted […]
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What Is an OSHA Recordable Incident?
An employer might do a lot to reduce the number of work-related injuries that occur, but accidents can and do happen from time to time. In 2019, 5,333 people died on the job across the United States. There were 3.2 recordable cases per 100 employees in Pennsylvania in 2019, with 1.8 cases per 100 employees requiring […]
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Common Construction Injuries
7 Common Construction Injuries Working in the construction industry carries inherent risks. To protect individuals from harm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict safety guidelines for job sites. Workers can face serious injury when construction companies fail to meet all these occupational safety regulations. When neglect or human error results in injury, […]
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Common Forklift Accidents and Injuries
Most Common Forklift AccideView Postnts and Injuries A forklift is mainly used in the workplace to transport and carry heavy materials in non-roadway areas. Powered platform trucks and order pickers fall under the forklift category. A forklift-related injury is also cross-categorized by the event type, typically as a transportation accident or an incident that involves […]
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Most Dangerous Mining Accidents
Most Dangerous Mining Accidents The coal mining industry can be a dangerous one for workers. Accidents in mines can lead to injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Coal mining deaths most frequently occur during contact with objects and transportation or during equipment incidents. Most serious illnesses and injuries require workers to take days off of work, leading to […]
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