Power Morcellators have been discovered to spread cancerous tissue.  Power Morcellators were designed to allow easier removal of fibroids by grinding up tissue and required less invasive surgeries. However, 1 in 350 women with uterine fibroids also have uterine sarcomas, a condition that is difficult to detect before surgery. Power morcellators spread this tissue in[…]

One of the biggest indicators that school is back in session are the big yellow school buses traversing local streets. Millions of children take the bus to school every day around the country, and while school buses are a safe method of transportation, it is important to remember several safety tips to minimize the likelihood[…]

Structural collapse is the second most common cause of death in the construction industry, behind only falls. Often these accidents are preventable with proper safety procedures.  Previously, construction accidents due to falls were covered on this blog. This time, we’ll be discussing metal decking’s role in building stability and worker safety. Metal decking is important[…]

While law enforcement and state lawmakers are continuously enacting various types of crackdowns on drunk driving, some motorists still drive under the influence and often cause devastating car accidents. In an attempt to combat this continuing problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has partnered with a consortium to create the Driver Alcohol Detection[…]

While new driver assistance technologies like blind spot monitoring or lane departure warning systems can improve driving safety and potentially reduce the risk of a car accident, the technologies have some blind spots themselves. AAA tested these systems to determine their performance and found several flaws. The problems included delayed warnings and failing to track[…]