The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that police officers bear higher risks of work-related injuries and illnesses than people in other occupations: Approximately 115 sheriff’s patrol officers and police officers suffer a fatal work injury (2003 – 2014) each year. About 31,000 non-fatal injuries per year caused sheriff’s patrol officers and police officers to miss work (2009 – 2014).…

A ladder is an absolutely essential tool for many different professions. However, when used improperly, a ladder could lead to a wide variety of serious injuries and in some cases, death. Below are six tips for ladder safety. Make Sure the Ladder is Grounded The most essential factor of ladder safety begins when the ladder is set up for use.…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as CFS or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition that affects a person’s daily life in that they feel constantly drained, fatigued, or without energy. This is characterized further by not finding relief through sleep or rest. It is a complex illness that does not have a known cause. While anyone can have CFS, studies…

No matter how you are at work, there may be factors outside of your control that could lead to a workplace injury. According to the United States Bureau of Statistics, nearly 3.8 million American employees are injured on the job. Various experts contend that this number is actually far higher due to a lack of reporting. When you’re injured on…

  Few things are as troublesome as getting injured on the job. Not only could the injury have likely been avoided, but your injury may leave you unable to work for an extended period of time. In most cases, workers’ compensation covers the medical costs related to the injury. But what about the lost wages resulting from your time away…