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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the United States saw an eight percent decrease in the number of injuries to firefighters on the job in 2010. In its latest report titled “U.S. Firefighter Injuries,” the NFPA noted that…
With healthcare costs expected to increase by over 7% in the upcoming year, employers and employees alike are searching for ways to save money. Whether it’s slashing benefits or increasing employee premiums, the potential solutions to the problem appear to…
Occupational Safety news headline for early September, 2011: Union Pacific Railroad Found Violating FRSA The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Union Pacific Railroad Co., headquartered in Omaha, to pay a total of $400,000 in punitive damages, $90,315 in compensatory…
Of all the stress and activity that comes from being the parent of a teenager, most parents find themselves relieved when their teen lands a part-time job. After all, managing commitments to sports teams, driving lessons and social activities puts…
Overuse injuries, also called Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI’s) or Repetitive Stress Disorders (RSD’s) are of course quite costly to businesses in all sectors. There are economic costs for medical care, lost time, lost productivity and administrative issues. There are also…
Read InjuryFree’s latest published article, Sound Ergonomics Prevent Injuries While Handling Heavy, Awkward Materials, as published in the April issue of Facility Safety Management Magazine.
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal demonstrates that employees that are part of a “integrated care” program return to work on average 4 months earlier than those receiving more conventional care. Studies like this seem to prove…
Available for purchase on the National Safety Council (NSC) Website is the 2010 Edition of Injury Facts. This resource includes safety statistics from the year 2008 (and older) from more than 30 sources including occupational, motor vehicle, home, community, state…
Limb injuries can be some of the most physically and mentalLimb injuriesly devastating of all workplace accidents. Since the vast majority of jobs require the use of both arms and hands, and a large number also…
If you are planning your return to work after being out due to an injury, take some time to plan your return. Talk to your doctor and your supervisor. Ask your doctor whether you should…
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