Injuries and illnesses occur without warning in every occupation, but some jobs have higher risks than others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020 among full-time equivalent workers...
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Month: February 2022
Scaffolding is a common cause of severe injuries
It is common to see scaffolding erected around new buildings or those getting rehabbed. Remarkably, those metal rods can go up hundreds of feet, enabling workers to do repairs, cleaning, finishing, and other things. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...