Workers, especially construction workers, are all too liable to be injured on the job. Fortunately, there is the workers' compensation program to cover most of their losses. Missouri residents should know what sort of hazards are faced by construction workers and what...
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10 Ways to avoid injury or illness at your Missouri nursing job
Wash your hands The bottom line is that washing your hands thoroughly is the best defense against the spread of infection. Wash your hands after every patient contact. Develop a good self care routine Eat healthily and exercise. Not only are you setting a good example...
Prolonged full body vibration may cause injury
Missouri residents may be interested in knowing what a study found about the effect of farm machinery on the health of the workers who use them. The study showed that within two hours of operation, 30 percent of the tested equipment reached what the European Union...
Tesla cited by OSHA more than all of its competitors combined
New vehicle buyers in Missouri and around the country who purchase Tesla vehicles might rave about the carmaker, but the 15,000 people who work at the company's huge Freemont manufacturing plant may not be as complimentary. This is because Tesla racked up more...
Cold temperatures can threaten workers with hypothermia
Winter brings cold temperatures to parts of Missouri, and people in many occupations could experience symptoms of cold stress. Outdoor workers in industries such as construction and agriculture face the cold weather head on, but risks could affect indoor workers as...
Reducing scaffolding accidents at construction sites
Many of the accidents that occur at construction sites in Missouri involve scaffolding. In fact, scaffolding accidents collectively cost U.S. employers $90 million annually in lost work days due to related injuries. Improper scaffolding consistently ranks as one of...
Employers required to protect workers during holidays
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released statements to remind employers of their duties to protect workers in Missouri and across the U.S. ahead of the holiday season. Employees have the right to a safe workplace whether they are packing boxes,...
The top OSHA violations of 2018
OSHA revealed its top 10 list of violations during a presentation at the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo. Both workers and employers in Missouri and throughout the country will be familiar with many of the violations on the list. Statistics were...
How to safely handle chemicals in the workplace
Missouri workers know that handling hazardous chemicals can be very dangerous. However, by following a series of basic rules, they and their employers can prevent workplace accidents and stay safe. First, workers should never cut corners regarding safety procedures....
An overview of the top 10 unsafe jobs in the U.S.
In late 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published its 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, but the data found in it should still be of interest to employers and employees in Missouri. It ranks the 10 most hazardous jobs in the U.S., and while some of the...