Healthcare is a physically demanding job. Nurses spend hours on their feet. Many work in high intensity environments and must engage in consistent physical labor. Nurses may face exposure to sickness and often find themselves suffering from chronic pain, but those are...
Month: July 2020
On-the-job injuries and illnesses are climbing among retail workers
Many people take retail workers for granted. Long shifts, short breaks and a hectic, busy floor can make the job exhausting. Plus, the pay is often toward the bottom end of the scale. It’s a tough gig. All of these factors make some recent statistics even more...
Occupational hazards for nurses
Nurses perform a variety of essential duties caring for patients, often at the expense of their own well-being. In fact, nursing can be considered a particularly dangerous occupation due to the number of risks and occupational hazards these health care professionals...
Fatigue can lead to serious workplace injuries for nurses
Nursing is a tough profession in the best of times. Add a pandemic to the mix and an already hazardous job becomes much more dangerous. One of the most overlooked workplace risks for nurses is fatigue and exhaustion. Longer hours and increased stress can take a...