Health care workers face increasing risks of injury while caring for others, with recent studies showing alarming rates of workplace accidents. From lifting patients to managing infectious diseases, ...

The work environment plays a significant role in our overall well-being. From physical spaces to the psychological atmosphere, various factors at work can trigger health issues that impact both ...

Office environments may seem totally safe, but work-related injuries can and do still occur in these spaces. Proactively addressing these risks protects employees while supporting their productivity ...

Getting hurt at work is no joke. You might slip, trip, or get caught in something you didn’t even see coming. When this happens, knowing what to do next is key. Sometimes, it’s just a minor bump and ...

Along with a safety culture, companies today also rely on protection, such as a workmen’s compensation policy, so that if an ...

Diane Rohlman is associate dean for research, professor and endowed chair of rural safety and health at the University of Iowa. Think about your first job. Maybe it was delivering pizza, bagging ...

Although you may not always realize it, many of the jobs you do can put strain on, and even cause damage to, your nerves. Sandra Hearn, M.D., the associate chair of Education and Professional ...

Whether it’s a pain in the neck, hands or elsewhere, workplace ergonomics programs must address risks and improper behavior ...

Preventing electrical injuries by following best practices for safe work environments helps everyone make it home at the end of the day. Now is a great time to review what some of the best practices ...

Injuries caused by sudden incidents are often measured in broken bones, hospital stays, and time away from work. Yet for many people, the most serious effects do not appear on an X-ray or heal within ...