May 31, 2018 Roofing Hazards A professional roofer is constantly in demand, but few realize the dangers roofers face every day. The Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics ranks construction work as the fourth most dangerous industry in the United States. Roofing is among the top 10 most dangerous jobs within that industry. Falls Biggest Risk Because roofs are usually … Read More »
May 23, 2018 Memorial Day Travel Safety Memorial Day honors the brave men and women that died while serving our country in the military. The holiday has also become the unofficial start of summer, with a long weekend that typically includes barbeques, family gatherings, and parades. As a result, travel over the Memorial Day weekend significantly increases, making this a dangerous weekend … Read More »
May 12, 2018 Poorly Designed Health Records May Put Patients at Risk Maryland’s MedStar non-profit healthcare system recently conducted a study on the safety and efficiency of electronic medical records in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region. Nearly 600 of the two million safety reports studied showed that a patient’s safety was compromised by problems in the electronic medical record system’s software. While the Electronic Health Records (EHR) … Read More »
May 11, 2018 Repeated Workplace Safety Failures Even though employers are legally responsible for protecting their employees from recognizable workplace hazards, all too often they fail to maintain adequate health and safety programs, leading to thousands of worker injuries and deaths each year. Just months ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a Cincinnati-based roofing company for repeated violating safety … Read More »
May 10, 2018 Employee at Kanye West’s Company Injured A young worker involved in the production of Kanye West’s Yeezy brand of shoes was seriously injured when a heavy piece of machinery fell on his leg, trapping him until help arrived. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also refer to incidents like these as “caught in or between” or “struck by” hazards. These … Read More »
May 8, 2018 Water Safety Month May is National Water Safety Month, which means it is important for everyone to start thinking about having fun – and staying safe – while they enjoy water-related activities this spring and summer. The American Red Cross (ARC), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and other organizations have partnered to ensure that children and adults … Read More »
May 7, 2018 Skin Cancer Awareness Month May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which means now is the perfect time to learn more about better protecting our skin from harmful sunrays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (SKF), 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with some kind of skin cancer by they reach the age of 70. Although many types of … Read More »
May 6, 2018 Trolley Track Hazards in Philadelphia Although Philadelphia’s #23 trolley hasn’t been in service along miles of roadways (such as 11th and 12th streets, as well as Germantown Avenue) for more than 20 years, sizable portions of the tracks still remain. These trolley tracks create substantial physical hazards – primarily for bicyclists commuting to work or cycling for fun throughout. To … Read More »
May 5, 2018 Railroads May Not Meet Safety Deadlines Even though there’s a government deadline requiring commuter railroads to install anti-crash technology (also known as positive train control or PTC), new reports show that as many as two-thirds may fail to meet it by the end of the year. PTC systems stop preventable and fatal crashes from happening, but data shows that I is … Read More »
