According to a study recently published in the Arthritis & Rheumatology journal, individuals who suffer from knee osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis) can stave off new bouts of pain or worsening pain simply by introducing more walking to their lifestyle. This new data is not only hopeful, but also provides people who struggle[…]

Dump trucks are easy to find on construction sites; they are used to transport various materials and go by several different names, including dumping trucks, dumper trailers and dump lorries. While they serve many useful purposes, they are also accompanied by major dangers, like the chance of a tip over and causing significant injuries or[…]

According to the most recent workplace fatality data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 78 demolition workers died while involved in site preparation contracting in 2020. The first phase of most major construction projects is site preparation, which is a type of demolition work. It involves clearing land from trees and debris, leveling ground[…]

According to a recently released Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report, tip-over incidents continue to cause too many avoidable injuries and fatalities, primarily in children under the age of 18. Although there was a 55% decrease in emergency-department (ED) treated tip-over injuries in people of all ages from 2011 to 2020, thousands of children continue[…]

After an increase in preventable mining-related deaths, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) launched its new campaign entitled “Take Time, Save Lives”. The campaign aims to remind mine operators that they are responsible for providing safe workplaces and preventing fatalities. More miners died in work-related incidents last year than in the previous six; altogether, 37[…]