February 28, 2017 Responsibility of Machine Manufacturers and Employers to Protect Workers from Unsafe Conditions Employers and machine manufacturers have many legal responsibilities when it comes to protecting workers from defective or unsafe machinery in the workplace. In fact, it is the responsibility of an employer to provide a reasonably safe and healthful work environment. Similarly, manufacturers have a legal responsibility to workers, and that is to produce a properly … Read More »
February 22, 2017 Eat Carrots and Peppers for Longer Life New health reports have shown that eating vegetables, such as carrots and hot peppers, can help a person to live a longer, healthier life. The science behind this largely has to do with the various nutrients that our bodies get from ingesting vegetables and how they can actually work to strengthen our immune systems as … Read More »
February 21, 2017 Do Fast Food Wrappers Contain Harmful Chemicals? We all know that fast food is convenient, but not so healthy. It turns out that it is not just the food that people need to worry about, but also the chemicals in the fast food wrappers. A recent study found that inside the packaging materials are high levels of fluorine. The level of fluorine … Read More »
February 18, 2017 Worker Injuries and Deaths on the Rise The United States Department of Labor released its annual, nationwide summary of fatal occupational injuries. The document, which was released in December 2016, details the types of injuries that resulted in fatalities, as well as the most dangerous occupations and incident locations. The key findings of the census were that worker fatalities are on the … Read More »
February 17, 2017 Agencies Unite to Eliminate Traffic Deaths A recent surge in traffic fatalities is garnering the attention of government officials. In October, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a new partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC). Together, the agencies will work … Read More »
February 15, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Product Recall on Children’s Mobiles The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) recently initiated a product recall on Restoration Hardware’s (RH) Baby & Child Mobiles. The vintage-style mobiles have hanging toy cars on them, and reports have indicated that when the wheels detach from the cars they can fall, creating a dangerous choking hazard for infants and children. Luckily … Read More »
February 9, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Fast Track Product Recall Dunkin’ Donuts Glass Tumblers Pose Laceration and Burn Hazard A fast track product recall has been launched nationwide, pulling Dunkin’ Donuts-brand glass tumblers from the market because they pose a laceration and burn risk to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) put forth the recall just last week. So far, Dunkin’ Donuts has … Read More »
February 9, 2017 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers Discuss E-Cigarette Dangers Although many have claimed that e-cigarettes work to decrease a person’s overall chances of smoking, a study that was recently published in the Pediatrics journal has put forth strong evidence to the contrary. The national study was the first of its kind, and shows that children who were not at risk for becoming smokers are … Read More »
February 7, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers Discuss a Field and Brush Mowers Recall Due to Burn and Fire Risks The cause for the recall is a product malfunction that could cause consumers to suffer burns or could start indoor or outdoor fires. The defect is in the product’s fuel tank. The fuel tank can expand, allowing for vapors or liquid gasoline to release into the air, initiating a fire. The recalled field and brush … Read More »
