December 3, 2022 American Heart Association Updates Cardiovascular Health Checklist “Life’s Essential 8” is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) heart health checklist; it contains eight key elements that a person can follow to maintain and improve their cardiovascular health. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death for … Read More »
December 1, 2022 W.A.T.C.H. Releases Top 10 Worst Toys List of 2022 Many parents feel the increased pressure that kicks in each year during the holiday season, while frantically shopping for the most popular toys. It can be easy to overlook the reality of dangerous toys this time of year. Toy safety has been a national concern for decades, and it remains the mission of World Against … Read More »
November 18, 2022 What Does Withdrawal From the Labor Market Mean in Pennsylvania? One of the often-unforeseen issues that arise in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system is the concept of “withdrawal from the labor market.” Withdrawal from the labor market can take several forms, but the most frequent occurs when an injured worker on Workers’ Compensation benefits “retires.” If it is determined that an injured worker “retired” or … Read More »
November 12, 2022 Teen Roadway Safety: Dangerous Driving Behaviors to Avoid One of the biggest moments in a teenager’s life is getting their driver’s license, but far too many young drivers are injured or killed in car accidents each year. According to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a global non-profit organization tasked with preventing childhood injury through research, community outreach, legislative advocacy and media awareness campaigns, car … Read More »
November 9, 2022 CPSC: The Deadly Dangers of Hoverboards, E-Scooters and E-Bikes According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), e-bike, e-scooter, and hoverboard injuries and fatalities are on the rise. In commemoration of last month’s National Fire Prevention Week, the commission is reminding Americans with micromobility products to be cautious and safe while using them. E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have become … Read More »
November 3, 2022 CPSC Launches #GoCordless Campaign to Save Children’s Lives According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden dangers in the home. Tragically, nearly half of the incidents that involve children and corded window coverings result in fatalities. Even though corded window covers such as blinds, drapes, and shades create significant entrapment and strangulation hazards … Read More »
October 21, 2022 Halloween Safety The spooky season is officially upon us. Halloween may be all about dressing up in fun costumes, trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns, but remember: accidents still happen. To reduce preventable injuries, the National Safety Council (NSC) first began encouraging Americans to observe Halloween Safety Month every October since the 1970s. To have the best — and … Read More »
October 20, 2022 Addressing Electrical Hazards in the Workplace The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long-recognized electricity as a significant work-related hazard. To mitigate known risk factors, it is critical that organizations determine useful strategies to ensure that every worker gets home safely at the end of the day. Electrical Hazards in the Workplace Employees are exposed to occupational dangers every day. … Read More »
October 15, 2022 How Johnson & Johnson is Texas Two-Stepping its Way Out of Paying Injured Victims Back in 1989, it was the Texas legislature that made it legal for a single corporation to divide into two or more entities in a move many call the “Texas two-step” today. And the Texas two-step is exactly what Johnson & Johnson, a company worth nearly half a trillion dollars, did last year. It declared … Read More »
