Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six times higher than the space vehicle manufacturing average. What's goi...
Workers in Wisconsin face a significant but often overlooked danger during the cold months: snow and ice. These winter hazards lead to slips, trips, and falls, which can result in serious injuries or even death. Despite the risks, there hasn't been much study on how often these incidents happen or who they affect the most. The focus here is on understanding the ...
Home healthcare workers (HHCWs) face a tough reality. They often encounter workplace violence (WPV). This violence can be verbal, emotional, or even physical. Sadly, many HHCWs keep quiet about these incidents. They don't report them to their managers. This is a big problem. It shows that there are serious issues with how WPV is handled in these workplaces. Let's...
A virtual safety officer (VSO) could be a game-changer in keeping healthcare workers safe. These officers could help ensure that workers follow the rules for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment (PPE). This is crucial for preventing the spread of diseases. But can a VSO really do the job as well as a human safety officer? To find out, a study was ...
Nurses working in hospital units often face violence on the job. This is a serious issue that affects many nurses. The study looked at 218 nurses in the 8th Health Region of Paraná. It found that 44 percent of these nurses had experienced violence at work. This violence can be physical, verbal, or even sexual harassment. Physical violence was reported by 11. 9 perce...
The recent shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital has put a spotlight on a disturbing trend: healthcare workers are increasingly facing violence on the job. What happened in York County is a stark reminder of the dangers that nurses, doctors, and other staff members face daily. A man, later identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, walked into the int...
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in ten North Carolina counties. By gathering this information, the team co...
A recent Senate report has thrown some serious accusations at Amazon. It claims that the giant is playing around with worker injury numbers to make its warehouses seem safer. The report, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, says Amazon's obsession with speed is creating dangerous conditions. They found that Amazon warehouses had 30% more injuries than the average in 2023. ...
Ever thought about what goes on in Amazon's warehouses? It's a fast-paced world in there, with workers rushing to meet tough quotas. But is speed coming at a cost? Internal reports reveal that Amazon employees face a high risk of injuries due to these strict rules. The constant pressure to move faster and pick more items leads to severe joint and muscle problems. Des...
Being a geriatric care worker means facing tough challenges daily. It's a job that really benefits from feeling safe and appreciated. A recent study looked into a program called 'psychological safety' designed to boost these feeling. Over six months, the program was tested in seven facilities with 192 workers. They were split into two groups - one that experienced th...