Not every work-related injury is visible. Some jobs can expose you to trauma and stress that affects your mental health. Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affect millions of Americans, many of whose conditions developed or worsened on the...
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Dogs continue to attack thousands of USPS workers
While it’s true that dogs can chase after and bite mail carriers, stereotypes aside, what may be surprising to learn is how frequently it happens across America. According to the United States Postal Service, dogs attacked over 5,300 employees in 2022. Even more...
The risk of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome
Hand injuries are some of the most devastating ailments you can suffer. Apart from the pain, a hand injury could prevent you from performing even the most basic tasks. But while you can try to protect your hands from physical damage, your work could still lead to...
Dangerous long-term effects of repetitive motion injuries
Repetitive motion injuries often happen when people perform repeated movements during everyday activities. Some of these injuries are temporary, but others can cause permanent damage to soft tissues like your muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. Without proper...
Signs that your job may be causing you anxiety
No workplace is stress-free. However, some work environments and job responsibilities are just naturally mentally exhausting or challenging. These typically include occupations in the medical field, like nurses and doctors, police, firefighters, construction workers...
