Chemical spills in industrial settings can be dangerous, leading to injuries or even long-term health complications. Knowing the correct immediate actions can make all the difference in ensuring worker safety. Follow these essential steps after a chemical spill....
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Industrial Workers’ Accidents
The impact of chemical exposure in the manufacturing industry
Working in the manufacturing industry can expose you to dangerous chemicals. Over time, these can cause serious health problems. Workers who suffer from these health issues can seek compensation. Long-term health problems Chemical exposure in the manufacturing...
Staying safe around industrial machines in warehouses
Working in a warehouse presents many challenges, including being near and operating industrial machinery. These iron and steel behemoths pose significant risks, especially when those nearby do not practice extreme care. Fortunately, it is possible to stay secure...
How can industrial painters get hurt at work?
Industrial painting often comes with a unique set of hazards. While industrial painters play a huge role in maintaining the structural integrity of buildings, they also face significant risks that can lead to injuries on the job. Understanding these potential dangers...
Preventing crush injuries in industrial workplaces
In industrial workplaces, workers often encounter heavy machinery, moving equipment and large loads, all of which can pose a risk of crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when there is force or pressure on a body part, often resulting in serious damage. This article...
4 Common and not-so-common industrial hand injuries
No matter what tool you use at your job, the most important tools are your hands. When you sustain injury to them, you risk days or weeks of painful recovery. Worse, you may experience long-term productivity loss due to limited mobility or strength. 43% of workplace...
Employer failure to provide eye safety gear may lead to lawsuits
Employees experience on-the-job eye injuries nearly 2,000 times each day, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Foreign objects, chemicals and radiation can all lead to serious eye injuries, as reported by Occupational Health and...
After a fall, a skull fracture could leave you hospitalized
Imagine you were working on a ladder, and you had a coworker stationed at the bottom to make sure it was stable. They said something to you, so you turned slightly to look down at them and see what they needed. The next thing you knew, you were falling two stories to...
A minor wound is safe? Think again and consider tetanus
Tetanus is a condition that used to strike fear into anyone who heard its name. Tetanus has the potential to lead to fatal muscle spasms that actually have the potential to break bones. That's why it's absolutely important to take care of yourself if you step on...
Fatal industrial accident remains under investigation
Every family in California likely has the reasonable expectation that their loved one will return home from their work shift safe and sound. However, the unfortunate fact is that some workers fall victim to an industrial accident. In fact, a worker was recently killed...