Industrial work can lead to disabling medical conditions over time
Manufacturing employees, industrial professionals and other blue-collar workers perform some of the most demanding jobs in the country. They work with massive pieces of machinery, impressive robotic devices and various other equipment. They may end up exposed to extreme temperatures, caustic chemicals and a variety of other workplace hazards.
Many industrial employees who develop medical conditions related to employment have traumatic injuries related to specific incidents. Many others could have medical conditions caused by work that may slowly worsen over time. The expectation that blue-collar workers should perform the same work for years may lead to repetitive motion disorders and eventually, a need for disability benefits.
Repetitive job functions are a major hazard