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Emergency medical services workers are at risk of injury on each shift. Not only do they put in long hours that can lead to working while fatigued, they have physically demanding duties. All of these conditions combine to create situations that can lead to injuries. Using proper body mechanics and paying close attention to what’s…

Servers in bars and restaurants engage in physical and manual work that can take a toll on the body. Being on your feet during your entire shift can mean that you suffer from muscle strains or foot injuries, especially if your employer is not granting you adequate time for rest. In addition, restaurants and bars…

Airline workers are sometimes out in the elements. Baggage handlers and others who work on the tarmac are usually outside in all sorts of weather. With winter right around the corner, these workers should ensure that they’re prepared for what the Denver weather will bring. Working in the cold comes with some specific hazards. Knowing…

Nurses have a wide variety of responsibilities in their workplace. Not only do they need to have a high standard of medical knowledge to perform potentially life-saving procedures and emotional competence to comfort patients in difficult and distressing times, they also spend a lot of time doing physical work. This can include lifting patients from…

As an airline worker, you’ll know that your work is often physically strenuous and exhausting. In addition to serving customers and making sure that their needs are met, you have the responsibility to ensure that they are kept safe at all times. This can lead to enormous amounts of stress, and in many cases, you…

As a construction worker, you are used to working with a certain level of danger every time that you step onto the construction site. And it’s true that you have chosen an occupation that is fraught with more danger than those working most other industries face. One particular hazard are the nail guns that construction…