Workplace Injuries

Many workers across Louisiana make their living in the hospitality industry. This may not be the first industry that comes to mind when considering workplace injuries; however, hospitality workers face numerous hazards daily.  Injuries in hospitality can range...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed some amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). A key purpose of the HCS is to ensure that employees know what chemicals they’re being exposed to and what potential hazards those...

In your workplace, one of the risks is that you may come into contact with a sharp object. Something like a knife, blade or sharp machinery could cut into your skin and leave you with serious cuts or wounds. In a worst-case scenario, sharp machinery could even cause...

One important thing to remember about workplace injuries is that they can sometimes impact you in ways that you wouldn’t necessarily expect. Different musculoskeletal systems are all connected, and an injury to one area can cause impairment or difficulty in another. ...

Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are more of a problem than most people realize. While they can happen to anyone in any workplace, they are especially prevalent among factory and warehouse workers. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos highlighted WMSDs in his final letter...

Federal lawmakers enacted the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) to compensate workers injured while working in the U.S.'s navigable waters. This federal law allows injured maritime workers to recover medical costs and lost wages, and vocational...

They say familiarity can breed contempt, but when it comes to working, familiarity can breed carelessness. A lack of variety can make any job boring, and that can increase the risk of injury. Think about the first time you learned a new skill at work. You focused your...

There are a variety of events that can result in someone suffering a crush injury on the job. A load may become loose from a crane, crashing atop someone as it falls. A forklift operator may back up, not realizing anyone was behind them and end up pinning them against...

Many jobs put considerable pressure on the knees. It’s imperative that workers who are in this position take the time to learn how to protect their knees. The employers must ensure that the employees know the solutions that can help them to reduce the risk of a knee...

It is safe to say that all industries experience workplace accidents leading to injury, some more than others. Although the rate of workplace injuries in Louisiana has enjoyed a downward trend for 18 years, injurious accidents still affect thousands of residents. For...