Workplace Accidents

The accident severity rate indicates how often traumatic occupational injuries occur in Massachusetts and worldwide. You can figure this number by taking the number of lost working days and multiplying it by 20,000. Then, divide that number by the total number of...

Over the years, governments and organizations like OSHA have put in place measures to reduce injuries sustained in the workplace. The number of incidents has been reducing yearly, from about 38 a day (in 1970) to 15 (as per the most recent data). However, to ensure...

The supply chain is at the heart of the American economy. The men and women who produce the goods that you purchase help keep our great nation running. Unfortunately, studies indicate workplace accidents are more common in this industry. As a supply chain worker, it’s...

A blow to the head may result in a concussion, chronic headaches or other maladies that might impact your ability to work or otherwise lead a normal life. This is why Massachusetts employers are required to take reasonable steps to protect workers against hazards that...

Few people go to work and expect to sustain a serious injury. However, many workplace accidents result in injuries so severe that you will no longer be able to work. Remaining aware about the facts related to workplace accidents and how you can prevent them may help...

Each day, many people living in Massachusetts wake up and go to work, and most of them go back home uninjured at the end of their shifts. However, this isn't the case for everyone. If you want to stay safe while working, here's how to avoid some of the most common...