Category: #workers
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What Every Construction Worker Should Know About the Fatal Four
Construction work is among the most hazardous careers in the nation. Every year, many workers get injured and die while performing their jobs. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), most of these deaths result from the “Fatal Four,” which comprises four major hazards. Knowing the common causes of death in the construction…
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Ayurvedic Care to Ease Joint Strain in Construction Work
Spend a few years in commercial construction and you learn fast: the building might be designed for a hundred years, but your knees are not. Long days on concrete, climbing scaffolds with gear, overhead drilling, kneeling on steel decks – it all adds up. Western medicine calls this cumulative trauma. Ayurveda uses different language but…
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The Hidden Cost of Financial Insecurity in the Construction Workforce
Walk onto any construction site, and you’ll see skilled professionals building the infrastructure that shapes our cities. But behind the hard hats and steel-toed boots, many of these workers are fighting a different kind of battle—one that doesn’t involve heavy machinery or tight deadlines. It’s the constant struggle of financial insecurity, and it’s costing the…
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STUDSON Launches Guardian and Watchman Safety Eyewear
North American safety helmet innovator STUDSON today announced the availability of two new safety eyewear lines for customers: the Guardian and Watchman safety glasses. These options represent a significant advancement in workplace eye protection, offering ANSI Z87+ impact certification, superior optical clarity, and innovative design features that address the critical need for comprehensive eye safety…
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Common Ways Construction Workers Get Injured On-Site
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. Every day, workers put themselves at risk while handling heavy machinery, working at great heights, or operating in hazardous environments. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common, and when they occur, they can leave workers facing serious medical issues, lost wages, and emotional distress.…