For many workers, aches and pains come with the job. Organizations invested in preventive care can treat those issues before ...

Whether working in a factory or looking after animals at a farm, every workplace has its risks. These risks, in turn, cause several types of workplace injuries, which can be mild or fatal. Workplace ...

Workplace injury costs can quietly siphon resources from small business owners. Not only can they pose significant financial threats to the health of your business, but the long-term cost of workplace ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints and occur in the workplace. Implementing workplace controls can help reduce the risk of WMSDs. The ...

Are mental health problems a workplace injury? Yes, according to a recent study. In fact, they are the most common workplace injury. The report by Atticus, a workers' compensation and disability ...

Clear instructions and active listening are the most effective tools for reducing human error and improving safety outcomes on high-risk job sites. Communication ...

Encouraging employees to apply workplace safety habits at home protects their families, reduces off-the-job injuries, and strengthens the overall safety culture. In many workplaces, safety is a top ...

Due in part to changing workforce demographics, costs associated with workplace injuries are climbing, even while the number of injuries continues to decline, according to a June 3 report from workers ...

Private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down 8.4 % from 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 8. “Today’s report ...

March 26, 2026 - Most workers' compensation systems were originally designed to compensate workers for physical injuries sustained at the workplace. When the framework was established in the late 19th ...

Colorado law requires, “If you are injured on the job, notify your employer as soon as you are able, and report your injury to your employer in writing within 10 days after the injury. If you do not ...

Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and organizational success. As occupational health researchers, these ...