Stupid mistakes. We’ve all made them on the job—some just more costly than others. Oftentimes, the stupid mistake is a task the worker is trained to do correctly, has performed hundreds of time, and knows better than to do. So why do stupid mistakes happen? It’s not because a worker is dumb or doesn’t care […]
Contrary to popular belief, Seattle is not the rainiest city in the United States. With a 30-year average rainfall of 66 inches per year, our very own Mobile, Ala., wins this title. Here in Mobile, we don’t let a little sprinkling stop us. So how can you stay safe in the wet weather while on […]
Sleep—while many people don’t see the importance of devoting much of their time for it—plays a serious role in not only their overall health but also their ability to safely perform their job. And unfortunately, this problem is only continuing to grow. According to researchers, Americans are getting 20 percent less sleep than they did a […]
Flu season is fast approaching. After last winter’s surprise strain of the virus, many people have lost confidence in flu vaccines. While we can understand having mixed feelings about getting a flu shot, it is still a great way to protect yourself from the virus. Health officials are also urging people to give the vaccine a […]
Here at OHC, we aim to treat your injuries with the utmost care and personal attention. However, our greater goal is to help you prevent these injuries on the worksite. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that there are over 4,000 workplace fatalities and over three million recordable injuries per year in the United States. Safety […]
