Ladders are involved in 81 percent of fall injuries among consultation workers and 20 percent of fall injuries among the general workforce.

 
Poor posture, loss of flexibility, stress, bad working habits and a decline in physical fitness can contribute to back problems. It is vital to your health to practice safe habits in these areas as well as correct lifting techniques to reduce the risk of back injuries.
 

When it comes to electrical safety, there is no room for carelessness or complacency. Nearly every work site has power lines to be aware of and equipment that could make contact with them. That’s why it’s vital to your safety to know proper power line safety practices.

 
Pinch points can cause serious injuries, including amputation or even death. They can occur on any part of the body when caught between two objects.
 

Reduce the risk of addiction to prescription opioids.

 
Most of us associate heat stress with working outdoors but it can also occur while working indoors. If you do not take the right precautions when working in hot conditions, you can develop heat-related illnesses.
 
Employees wearing tight fitting respirators should perform user seal checks each time a respirator is put on. Learn how to perform user seal checks.
 
Safety Data Sheets include information such as the properties of each chemical at a workplace; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing and transporting the chemical.
 
Keeping Missouri youth safe on the job. We can all help to keep young workers safe.
 

A petition for review by the LIRC of a decision made by a workers compensation administrative law judge.