Many people on the job are susceptible to contracting the COVID-19 virus. Workers in the health care industry obviously have the greatest risk due to their day-to-day and person-to-person contact with patients who have the virus or suspected of having the virus. This group includes doctors, nurses, lab technicians and
While the profession may look different from one role to another, depending on their assignments, many nurses are at risk simply by showing up for their daily shifts. These hazards can impact everyday job duties and, in many ways, even put nurses out of work for extended periods. If you
In the past three months, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to fewer commuters on the road and fewer traffic jams, if any at all. The lighter traffic provides seemingly safer routes for everyone from motorists to bicyclists. Not so fast, though. While bicycling has grown in popularity during these uncertain
How is healthcare defined? The short answer is broad. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal agency dedicated to maintaining safe working conditions for millions of Americans, define healthcare, as the “action of providing direct or indirect health services to individuals in various settings.” Succinctly put, healthcare workers
Denver is an important thoroughfare for many trucking routes. Whether using the state as a conduit to the West Coast or simply making deliveries to a local department store, our roads can quickly become congested with commercial trucks. Unfortunately, collisions involving 18-wheelers often result in devastating injuries and the destruction
Health care professionals have some of the riskiest jobs, and unfortunately, injury is all too common. Not only are they exposed to illnesses on a daily basis, but they also work long, busy shifts that can trigger overexertion and fatigue. One of the most frequent causes of medical workplace injuries
Winter weather conditions are slowly but surely replacing the warm autumn days. On Thursday, October 10th, the weather proved a problem for Denver commuters as the first unexpected icy roads of the season made driving conditions more dangerous. Police reported 193 accidents throughout the day, which caused mile-long backups and major
While all areas of the body are susceptible to injury in a motorcycle accident, your head is one of the most at-risk body parts. In a 2016 survey, 63% of Colorado motorcyclists involved in fatal accidents were not wearing helmets. Here are just three ways helmets can greatly decrease the risk of
There is much to do in the immediate aftermath of a car crash. The first thing on your mind should be to seek medical attention. Even if you do not have serious injuries, such as one Colorado pedestrian struck by a vehicle on August 1st, you should still make sure none of
Denver area residents are obviously used to seeing large trucks on the roadways in and around the city, but the sight of an accident that involves a large truck, such as a semi-truck, can be jarring. These types of accidents often involve extensive damage to all of the vehicles involved
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