The human spine is critical for your brain’s ability to communicate with the rest of your body. Your spinal cord transmits electrical impulses from your brain to your nerves and muscles, allowing you to move and maintain motor control over your body. When the spinal cord gets damaged, it can have a long-term impact on…
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The number of injuries that follow falls in the workplace remains a concern nationwide. However, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has established more stringent safety rules than other states to address the prevalence of falls from heights. These state-specific requirements aim to implement measures in all workplaces to combat slip, trip and…
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Just because someone has a disability does not mean that they are incapable of performing skilled jobs. In fact, many workers with physical disabilities work hard to educate themselves as a means of offsetting the difficulties caused by a disability. Unfortunately, some employers can’t see past the physical trappings of a disability to the potential…
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Occupational slips, trips and falls remain at concerning levels. Based upon an analysis of a survey and the responses of approximately 1,300 workplace safety authorities in California and other states, it was determined that more than half the slip-and-trip incidents in workplaces could be due to human factors. Despite awareness programs and concerted efforts to…
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