February 29, 2016 Olympus Corporation Medical Scopes The US Senate released the details of an investigation relating to medical scopes that are manufactured by Olympus Corp., a national frontrunner when it comes to the production and sales of duodenoscopes. Olympus Corp. has voluntarily recalled 4,400 of its medical scopes due to a large number of infections and deaths that have highlighted the … Read More »
February 24, 2016 National Report Shows That Traffic Fatalities Have Increased Not only did the number of fatal car accidents go up but the number of miles that people drove climbed 3.5% as well. The National Safety Council reported that people were probably traveling more due to positive economic changes and fewer people being unemployed. The council also reported that gas prices had gone down an … Read More »
February 23, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Scissor Lift Hazard Alert OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety Administration) conducted an in-depth investigation of workplace injuries and fatalities that involved scissor lifts. Scissor lifts are platforms that move vertically and are used in a variety of different workplaces. OSHA’s investigation revealed that there were three areas that contributed the most to workplace injuries and fatalities involving scissor … Read More »
February 9, 2016 Employees at Risk for Workplace Falls Workers are at common risk for injury due to workplace falls. These falls can be the consequence of inadequate training and safety procedures, lack of protective safety equipment, faulty machinery and/or workplace equipment (i.e. scaffolding) and a variety of other factors. If you work in a setting where a dangerous fall is possible (like if … Read More »
January 27, 2016 Common Safety Violations in the Workplace OSHA’s Top 10 List for 2015 Released The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its report on the top 10 most commonly cited workplace violations that occurred in 2015. Even with safety, health and practice standards implemented in workplaces that are meant to protect the lives of employees, hardworking men and women … Read More »
January 26, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Staying Safe During the Winter Staying Safe During the Winter: Fire Prevention and Safety Although most of us are safely tucked inside of our homes, bundled up next to the fire or turning our heating systems up to fight against the cold, it is important to remember fire prevention methods to make sure that you and your loved ones are … Read More »
December 29, 2015 Hoverboard Fires and Explosions Hoverboards may be a hot item, but they may be literally too hot to handle in some cases. The lithium ion batteries of the self-balancing scooters may overheat and potentially explode. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 50 reports of injuries including the devices, with 11 reports of fires in 10 states. The … Read More »
December 21, 2015 Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm’s Charitable Donations for 2015 “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ― Maya Angelou Each year, Galfand Berger makes charitable contributions in honor of our valued clients, colleagues and friends. This year, we contributed to a number of nonprofit agencies that have a positive impact on the lives of many needy people. We encourage you to … Read More »
December 7, 2015 Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm Gives Back this Holiday Season Each year during the holidays, many take time to give back to their communities. Philadelphia personal injury law firm, Galfand Berger, is no exception. Our attorneys and staff generously participated in Camp Out for Hunger this holiday season. For 2015, the firm’s donations totaled 438 pounds of food. Camp Out for Hunger supports Philabundance and … Read More »
