Andrew Miller

The Importance of Wearing Safety Goggles on the Job Site

January 28, 2013

You can’t underestimate how important it is to wear safety goggles on the job site. While they may be uncomfortable to wear and while you might get hot wearing them, they provide valuable eye protection when working on different tasks. The eyes are some of the most sensitive areas of the face, so it pays […]

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Demolition Dangers: Protecting Yourself With Proper Safety Equipment

January 28, 2013

Having the correct safety equipment is so vital on the jobsite that words can’t even express it. Without the right safety equipment, you could end up injured – or worse yet – dead. Demolition is a very risky business, so you should do everything in your power exercise safety. Here are some examples of the […]

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Tips for Maintaining Safety in the Workplace

January 28, 2013

Safety in the workplace is paramount if you are working with dangerous tools, equipment or machinery. Safety in the workplace is also important even if you don’t have a highly dangerous job. It is important for a company to make sure that workers stay safe, because injured workers equal lost time and money for the business. […]

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Marcellus Shale: Are You At Risk?

January 27, 2013

Marcellus Shale is the result of a specific kind of geological activity. It is formed over millions of years by sediment accumulating, from being buried under the seabed, and from being compressed. Marcellus Shale is also known as marine sedimentary rock. The shale is extremely rich in fossil fuels, which is why companies are leasing […]

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Common Types of Discrimination in the Workplace

January 27, 2013

Workplace discrimination is when anyone takes adverse action against someone because of certain attributes that they possess. Workplace discrimination could be directed at an individual from their boss, their colleagues, their clients, or even prospective employers. The discrimination or harassment can also take on many forms including racial, gender, cultural, or sexual natures. Read on […]

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Suffered a Catastrophic Injury? Is Financial Compensation Enough?

January 26, 2013

Catastrophic injuries are an unfortunate part of life, and as horrible as they can be, they still happen with an alarming frequency. A catastrophic injury can be summed up as any kind of injury that has a serious impact on one’s ability to lead the rest of their life. If you or a loved one […]

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Dangers of Working on the Railroad: A Look at Injury Statistics

January 25, 2013

Working on the railroad can be a dangerous occupation at times, which is hardly surprising. The injury statistics of those working in this profession display how hazardous it is to be working around trains. The work may be hard, and the pay is certainly not the greatest, but somebody’s got to make sure the trains […]

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Mesothelioma and Other Professions Affected by This Disease

January 18, 2013

Though rare, mesothelioma, a form of cancer that affects the lining of internal organs, is extremely devastating. It is most often seen in the bodies of people who have had long term exposure to asbestos and normally does not develop until about twenty to fifty years after exposure has taken place. Because asbestos was used […]

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Safety Checklist for Railroad Workers

January 4, 2013

The setting of a railroad is a very dangerous place which is full of workplace hazards and risks. On average, a train weighs 200 tons and can weigh up to as much as 6,000 tons. Equipment to service, load, and maintain these machines and rail systems are just as beastly as the locomotives themselves. According […]

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Repetitive Stress Injuries

January 3, 2013

Repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs, affect the hands primarily, with peripheral involvement of the arms and neck. The disorder is cumulative rather than associated with a distinct event, and the progression from merely uncomfortable to agonizingly painful over a period of weeks or months is a sure sign that avoiding the problem won’t make it […]

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