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Common Injuries at Work
Depending on the industry a person is involved in, he is exposed to different factors that may or may not cause him bodily harm. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that an estimated 591,000...
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is dubbed as ‘The Silent Killer’. It is an odorless, colorless gas that you will never know is there until you start feeling the side effects after inhaling it. This highly dangerous...
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Common Occupational Illnesses
The workplace is home to many hazards that pose a threat to our health and well-being. People belonging to different occupations have varying threats to their health. An occupational illness is a...
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The Dangers of Manual Handling Errors
Out of the common occupational injuries (whether fatal or non-fatal) is mishandling. Mishandling occurs when a worker incorrectly handles something, an equipment, chemical or machine, thus resulting in...
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Common Causes of Burns in the Workplace
The workplace is home to many different hazards that threaten our health and well-being. Belonging to an occupation exposes a person to many different factors that increases his risk for obtaining...
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Safety Using JCBs
When it comes to heavy equipment, there is no trusted brand other than Joseph Cyril Bamford Excavators Limited (or more commonly known as JCB). Known for its world class heavy equipment for...
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Dealing with Dog Attacks: Important Tips in Prevention, Handling, and Treatment
There are a growing number of dog attacks in the UK, causing a spread in concern and call for action to control dangerous dogs. Compared to the year 2011, the latest statistics in 2012 has indicated a...
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Filing a Compensation Claim for Chromium Poisoning at Work
Chromium is a naturally occurring, hard, silver grey metal. It is commonly is used for chrome plating as well as in the manufacture of certain alloys including stainless steel. They are also used for...
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Does Your Job Place You At Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that is one of the leading causes of fatal poisoning in multiple countries. This toxic gas is non-irritating at the outset, and since it is also odorless,...
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Is it possible to get Latex-induced Occupational Asthma
If in the workplace especially in laboratories and in places where the use of rubber gloves is necessary, you often wheeze, feel tightness in the chest and there’s difficulty in breathing, there’s a...
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Work Cruise Ship Accidents and Tips on Avoiding Them
Cruises are intended to be relaxing, stress-free experiences that allow you to escape the daily routine for a time and indulge in soothing luxuries. But cruise ships and ports of call are not exempt...
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Benzene Poisoning At Work
Exposure to benzene can kill a person. Employers should be responsible enough and give their workers a thorough education about this chemical. Let’s go straight to the points raised by the Health...
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3 Steps to Identify Toxic Lead Paint
Lead paint is paint that contains lead as pigment. Common examples are chrome yellow made of lead chromate, and white lead derived from lead carbonate. Lead component in paint speeds up the drying...
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Compensation Claims for People Who Have Developed Asthma through Exposure to...
Asthma should be treated immediately for it can be fatal. If you feel like there’s difficulty in breathing and there’s a feeling of tightness across the chest, it’s time to go to a doctor. And once...
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Scalding in Restaurants
Electric shocks, burns, and scalding are three of the most common injuries that affect thousands of people the United Kingdom yearly. It might interest you to know that a huge percentage of these...
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Fatal Accidents at Work
Throughout the globe, smoking is the top culprit to having respiratory ailments. One of the most common diseases associated with exposure to cigarette smoke is called emphysema. Generally, people with...
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Failure to Recognise Meningitis
How do I make failure to recognise meningitis claims for compensation if my daughter suffered brain damage due a misdiagnosis of her symptoms? Answer: If you wish to make medical negligence on behalf...
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What You Need to Know About Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma cancer is a rare form of malignancy that affects the mesothelium, which is a thin layer of protective membrane enveloping the internal organs. The mesothelium lining for the lungs is...
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Whiplash Accidents
The term ‘whiplash’ was first coined in the year of 1928. It is a somewhat a very common injury acquired by a person wherein their neck and head are forced into hyperextension. It usually takes place...
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Knee Injuries at Work
The body’s skeletal system is never complete without one of the most important joints, the knee. Because of the load of functions it does, the knee is considered as the most complex and largest joint...
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Work Rashes
Having rashes may be one of the most ordinary condition people across the globe can share something about. In every environment, stimulants that cause rashes are present and widespread. Some are not...
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Knee Injuries at Work
As its name suggests, beat knee occurs as a result of direct pressure to the knee after some activities where it may have been overused or directly from a work accident. Scientifically speaking, beat...
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The 3 Things You Should Do when Dealing with Car Park Accidents
While you would expect car accidents to occur less in parking lots because of slow automobile speeds in the area, car park accidents do occur commonly. Often, these accidents occur as a result of being...
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The Facts on PTSD: Triggers, Diagnosis and Management
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a kind of anxiety disorder that used to be known as battle fatigue or shell shock syndrome, is a condition that may arise after a person has witnessed or lived...
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Broken Glass in Public Swimming Pools: What’s the Best Strategy to Get Them Out?
Pool safety regulations are posted on highly visible spots in public swimming pool areas for a reason—they need to be read and understood by all, and most especially followed strictly! One of the most...
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Accidents on Cruise Ships: When Can You File an Injury Claim?
Imagine yourself cruising aboard a luxury liner for the holidays. You may well be having fun and enjoying the relaxing time away from daily hassles, and the last thing on your mind is worrying about an...
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Horse Accidents
Horseback riding may be enjoyable but this activity poses some huge risks, especially for those who ride horses for sports. Injuries would be inevitable once you are subjected to challenging courses...
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When a Fireworks Display Turns Awry
Everybody would agree that a fireworks display is the perfect conclusion to any festival and celebration; in fact, a Fourth of July celebration is not complete without the beautiful and colorful...
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