As you might imagine, construction work is one of the nation’s most dangerous jobs. A Construction worker is exposed to a myriad of potential hazards every day. They must work at great heights, operate heavy equipment and machinery to move materials, use power tools for long periods of time, and deal with excessive dust and[…]

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reviewing the SEPTA train crash that occurred on Tuesday morning in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania involving the Norristown High Speed Line. Around 12:15 am, the train, carrying 41 passengers and the train operator, crashed into an unoccupied train car at the 69th Street Transportation Center. At least 32 individuals[…]

Consumer Reports (CR) has compiled a list of which sunscreens work best and why, and which are most likely to leave you in the lurch when you need them. CR also found that sometimes, a sunscreen claims it has a high level of protection from the sun – say, SPF 50 for example – but[…]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its annual report on the top ten safety violations most frequently cited in the workplace. The report highlights how all too often, workplaces are in violation of fall protection, hazard communication, scaffolding, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout procedures, powered industrial trucks, ladders, electrical and wiring methods, machine guarding and[…]

Maintaining a strong grip on a tool for an extended period of time can be difficult, particularly if one has sustained a hand injury that has weakened their hand strength. Fortunately, new technology exists that can help provide added grip strength for workers. The Roboglove was originally created for NASA astronauts to help them grip[…]