It’s no surprise that summers are hot, but recent summers have reached a startling level of dangerous heat due to climate change. According to World Meteorological Association data from late-June and early-July, the Earth just experienced the hottest week
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, trouble sleeping, and for many comes with the difficulty of doing normal activities. Fibromyalgia may also be worsened by certain workplace conditions and activities. If this is
Starting a new job is exciting. New roles, new responsibilities, and new relationships are par for the course. The first year on the job, however, is also rife with risks. The 2023 Travelers Injury Impact Report claims new employees
Did you know that the end of Daylight Savings brings about several changes that can affect workplace safety? As the sun begins to set earlier and earlier, more employees are performing work-related duties in the dark. There are a
Workplace violence is “violence or the threat of violence against other workers” and can manifest itself in a verbal threat, physical assault, or even an act of homicide. Job-related homicide is one of the leading causes of workplace deaths
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.9 million workplace injuries and illnesses in the private sector in 2016. Nearly one-third of those were of a more serious nature and resulted in loss of work. There is