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Holistic approach recommended for upper-limb amputation rehab
Losing an upper-limb in an on-the-job accident can be one of the most traumatic events imaginable. In fact, if you have suffered such an injury, your life has been profoundly altered. However, thanks to advances in prosthetic sciences and the rehabilitative therapy...
How can I tell if machine safeguards are properly configured?
If your job involves operating heavy machinery such as a drill press, table saw, band saw or lathe, you are likely aware that you need to take great care to avoid injuries. These machines employ the use of blades, bits and other hard, sharp items that could sever...
Psychological treatment often part of amputation recovery process
The loss of a limb in a work-related accident will have a profound effect on a victim's life. First, there is the obvious fact that recovery time for such a devastating injury can be long and arduous. And unlike, say, a broken bone, amputated body parts do not heal....
An occupational illness could cost you in many ways
For most people, it is the natural state of being to want to work. We are typically at our happiest when we are productive. Being able to work is likely a vital part of your life. It is quite possible that your personal goals and identity are tied closely to your job....
Good technique not enough for nurses to avoid back injuries
What's not to love about nurses? Their days are filled with hard work, empathy, and caregiving. Nurses are invaluable aids to a hospital's doctors and provide comfort to vulnerable patients. But the long days and nights of helping others can take a toll. And there is...
How can employers protect their employees who drive on the job?
There are many kinds of jobs that require workers to spend at least part of their day driving. For instance, those who service office machines typically have to go to sites where the machines are located. Likewise, mailroom employees may have to go to the post office...
Scanners can cause injuries to cashiers
It's called the law of unintended consequences. It happens when a plan or process is enacted that is meant to produce a specific outcome, but this outcome also produces unforeseen effects. And the implementation of price scanners in grocery stores is a good example of...
State lawmakers eye workers’ compensation in budget battle
Hopefully, you will be able to get through your entire work life without ever suffering an injury or illness. But should you ever experience such misfortune, you can usually file for workers' compensation to offset your financial costs. However, the system that allows...
