The World Health Organization (WHO) defines maternal death as the death of a woman while pregnant, during childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. While the United States is often regarded as the global forerunner in technology, science, and healthcare, it has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among other high-income countries.[…]
Over 200 workers are killed by falling objects or equipment in the workplace each year in the United States, accounting for five percent of all fatal occupational injuries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In two recent incidents, a construction worker was killed after an improperly secured crane’s load fell on top of[…]
As we embark upon the new year, one of the best ways you and your loved ones can start out by putting safety first is by checking all carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms around your home. According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), some of the primary wintertime hazards that lead to fire[…]
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, nearly half of Americans (49%) say that drivers in their area drive more dangerously now than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 9% of the individuals polled say people drive more safely, indicating a concerning trend on our nation’s roads. What the Data Says About Deadly[…]
Traffic fatalities in Philadelphia have been on the rise since 2020, leading the city to be named as one of the most dangerous for cyclists in all the country. Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the “Get Out the Bike Lane” bill just last week. The bill makes it illegal for motor vehicles to stop in any[…]