OSHA considers back injuries to be the nation’s number one workplace safety problem. More than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. That accounts for 20% of all workplace injuries or illnesses. One fourth of all compensation claims involve back injuries and costs employers billions of dollars. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, back injuries are the second most common reason for doctor visits among U.S. citizens.
Vehicle Safety: Avoiding Heat Related Injuries
When left in a vehicle on a hot day, even for a short period of time, an individual is at
