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06.24.21

Job risks for recycling and waste collection employees

If you live in Colorado and work in the waste or recycling industry, you might be more vulnerable to an on-the-job injury than people in many other occupations. A 2019 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the sixth deadliest job in the country was that of collectors in waste and recycling. This…

04.12.21

Slip and falls while operating pushback vehicles

Some people who work in airports in Colorado must work with and around pushback vehicles. These robotic tractors help to push airplanes away from the gates without the jets having to use reverse thrust. While using pushback procedures can help to get aircraft in place to prepare for takeoff, working with and around these vehicles…

04.8.21

Do repetitive stress injuries require missing work to recover?

Does every workplace injury happen without warning? While many occur in this manner, not all injuries happen in such a way. Some develop slowly over time and are known as repetitive stress injuries. Colorado workers may begin to notice such problems and not think much of them at first. Eventually, things could worsen, making it…

04.2.21

Most common injuries for airport workers

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….

03.18.21

Some common workplace injuries

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…

01.25.21

Could cold weather bring increased worker-safety risks?

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…

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