How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July With July 4th just around the corner, there is no better time than now to read up on some important safety tips that can help you, your friends and loved ones ring in this year’s holiday. Independence Day is an American staple chock full of fun activities[…]

Going to the grocery store is a regular part of life. Many people are likely unaware that they are walking into one of the more dangerous shopping environments. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most frequently occurring and common causes of injuries, sending many people to the emergency room each year. Injuries suffered[…]

According to a study recently published in the medical journal “Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology”, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is much more common in individuals under the age of 65 than we previously believed. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm which increases a person’s risk for significant cardiovascular complications, like blood clots, heart failure, heart attack[…]

Workplace accidents can cause severe burn injuries in various ways and result in deadly consequences. Even minor burn injuries can require surgeries and extended time missed from work. Despite required safety measures and precautions, burns continue to be a common type of injury in the workplace.   A wide range of workers, including construction workers,[…]

According to a recent report released by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the risk of sustaining a heat-related injury or illness in the workplace grows from 5% to 6% when temperatures begin to creep above 90 degrees. High temperatures create unique occupational dangers, such as the increased chance of experiencing a traumatic injury (like[…]