The five-star rating system for nursing homes was introduced by the U.S. government in 2009 to help families find high-quality nursing home care for their elderly loved ones. However, placing a loved one in a five-star rated facility does not guarantee they will be safe from nursing home negligence. Studies have revealed flaws in the five-star[…]

According to estimates from market and consumer data company Statista, there were approximately 16 million temporary employees in the United States in 2019. There is evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that temporary employment rates are on the upswing and will continue to grow. While temporary or “gig” work affords millions[…]

Every day, countries around the world make major technological advances. One of the world’s more recent advances is 3D printing, which is often referred to as additive manufacturing (AM). In basic terms, the 3D printing process involves creating solid physical objects from digital (or computer-generated) files. Although 3D printing originated in the 1980s, it wasn’t[…]

Workers in manufacturing and food production are often called on to adjust heavy machinery that gets clogged or jammed. Safety protocols typically require machinery to be shut down and isolated from energy sources during maintenance. The hazards of accidental machine startup during maintenance activities include amputation, crushed fingers or limbs, electrocution, and other serious injuries.[…]

A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report illustrates how certain types of consumer products can affect severe injury rates, like those that require hospital emergency room treatment. The report has several key findings and is the first of its kind to highlight some of the new injury trends that appear to have developed during[…]