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Posted in Work Injury Types on May 2, 2024
Key Takeaways Electrical compliance requires federal, state, and local safety standards. Employees should be trained to identify and handle electrical hazards. OSHA requires compliance with NEC and NFPA 70E standards. Non-compliant workplaces can cause electrical shock, electrocution, and burns. Workers may report hazardous conditions anonymously to ADOSH. May is National Electrical Safety Month, Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on February 19, 2024
Key Takeaways Eye injury risk depends on the type of work performed. Foreign objects can cause eye irritation or severe damage. Chemical splashes can burn eye tissue. Workers should seek medical care immediately after an eye injury. Permanent eye injuries may allow additional disability compensation. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Awareness Month, and Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on September 19, 2023
Key Takeaways Construction workers face hazards from equipment, falls, electrocution, and other risks. OSHA labels falls, struck objects, caught objects, and electrocutions as the Fatal Four. Some construction injuries may not be known right after an incident. Occupational injuries may appear after years on the job. Workers’ compensation may cover medical expenses and part of Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on August 24, 2023
Key Takeaways Heat-related workplace illnesses and deaths are preventable. Heat stress can cause heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stress symptoms may signal progression toward dangerous medical conditions. Outdoor workers and those in hot environments face elevated heat injury risks. Heat-related work injuries may cause lasting cognitive or physical disabilities. Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on October 12, 2021
Key Takeaways Safety and wellness plans help reduce workplace hazards and repetitive stress injuries. Regular safety training helps employees and supervisors prevent workplace accidents. Adequate staffing levels may reduce exhaustion-related workplace injuries and unsafe shortcuts. Routine vehicle inspections help prevent workplace transportation accidents and fatalities. Employers should monitor workplace safety measures and maintain orderly job Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on October 12, 2021
Key Takeaways Transportation workers face significant risks from frequent roadway and vehicle-related accidents. Construction workers face hazards from falls, electrocution, heavy equipment, and vehicle crashes. Logging workers face dangerous conditions from remote locations and falling heavy objects. Agricultural and ground maintenance workers regularly handle hazardous equipment and chemicals. Arizona workers injured on the job may Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on September 10, 2021
Key Takeaways Occupational lung diseases can result from repeated long-term workplace exposure to irritants. Common occupational lung diseases include silicosis, asbestosis, black lung disease, and work-related asthma. Construction workers, miners, welders, and firefighters face higher occupational lung disease risks. Symptoms of occupational lung disease may include coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Workers’ compensation Read More…
Posted in Work Injury Types on August 12, 2021
Key Takeaways Overexertion and bodily reaction injuries are leading causes of workplace injuries. Slip, trip, and fall incidents frequently cause injuries in various workplace settings. Contact with objects or equipment accounts for many workplace injuries. Top three causes account for over 84% of injuries with days away. Other causes include transportation incidents and exposure to Read More…