Discussions about workplace safety in blue-collar professions often focus on sudden accidents, such as machinery malfunctions. Some of the worst incidents occur with little warning. Someone might lose their balance while doing construction work at a significant...
Few things can turn your world upside down as much as hearing your loved one has been in a catastrophic car crash. The aftermath is a tumultuous time, filled with fear, confusion and an urgency for normalcy. Learning that the accident has left your loved one with a...
Whenever you drive, it is very important to be aware of your following distance, or the distance between the front bumper of your car and the rear bumper of the next car on the road. You do not actually have to measure the physical distance. How much space you need...
Not every workplace injury involves a dramatic accident or a sudden mishap with a piece of machinery. A lot of valid workers’ compensation claims involve injuries that develop gradually over time, usually due to repetitive motion and strain. While carpal tunnel...
Nurses spend so much of their time helping other people who are injured, that their own health is often overlooked. Nonetheless, the reality is that many nurses are injured on the job every single day. The causes of injuries in the nursing profession are numerous....
As we “spring forward” this month with the start of daylight saving time (DST), it’s important to remember that these one-hour changes twice a year affect some people more than others. While you may think it’s silly than losing an hour throws some people off for days...
The one consistent truth about motor vehicle collisions is that they can potentially happen anywhere and at any time. People pick up their mobile phones while running errands on the weekend or drive home drunk from the bar on a Thursday night. The possibility of a...
The construction business is booming – particularly in Texas. A report by the Associated General Contractors of America says that Texas is among the states leading the nation when it comes to construction job growth. That means that a lot of new and inexperienced...
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a perplexing and often debilitating condition that affects individuals who have undergone amputation. It is the feeling of pain in the missing body part, even though it is no longer there. The pain can be mild or severe and last for a few...
Working on a ranch involves a unique set of risks due to the nature of the tasks, the environment and the equipment used. Ranch workers are responsible for various jobs, from handling livestock to operating machinery, each subject to its own hazards. Awareness and...