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There are workplace hazards in most Colorado jobs, but working in an airport brings with it certain risks unique to the environment. You may want to have a general idea of what types of injuries are most common for workers in airports. Injuries for airport workers People often get injured while using a baggage car….

Hand injuries are very common among Colorado workers. Because you use your hands for a variety of tasks every day, this makes total sense. What does not make sense is that hand safety is rarely a top priority, and finger and hand injuries remain far too prevalent in certain occupations. Causes of hand injuries at…

Many professionals find themselves dealing with the elements. In Colorado, the temperature could take a downturn, and snow may fall. Working in cold weather might be more than uncomfortable. Doing so might put someone at risk for an injury, possibly a severe one. Therefore, taking precautions when working in cold weather seems advisable. Dangers and…

Those who have worked within a warehouse before understand the importance of safety. This is especially important for those who operate a forklift on a daily basis. In fact, Colorado and other states have laws in place on how a forklift should be operated and who can operate one of these machines. Unfortunately, that does…

Most businesses deal with potentially harmful chemicals. It’s important for employees to know how to prevent chemical exposure from happening and how to handle it when it does occur. In the following article, you will learn in greater detail about the main causes of chemical exposure, how to identify dangerous chemicals and how to handle…

About 3.5 workers per 100,000 die from accidents that happen while on the job in Colorado and the rest of the nation. That is a fairly steady rate mostly due to the nature of the riskiest jobs and the types of recurring accidents that claim lives. Workers’ compensation insurance helps to offset the costs of…