July 17, 2022 Important Alert: New National Suicide Prevention Hotline Number Since 2005, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a life-saving resource to people who are experiencing emotional distress, substance abuse or a suicidal crisis. Although the hotline’s previous number (1-800-273-8255) will remain operational, 988 has now been designated as a new, three-digit code that users can call or text in order to be connected … Read More »
July 10, 2022 Osteoarthritis: New Study Shows How to Limit Knee Pain 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 … Read More »
May 5, 2022 Ways to Guard Against Dump Truck Tip-Overs 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 … Read More »
April 28, 2022 Keeping Demolition Workers Safe 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 … Read More »
March 29, 2022 Kid Safety Alert: TV and Furniture Tip-Over Incidents Continue to Cause Injury and Death 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 … Read More »
March 23, 2022 Recent Surge in Miner Deaths Leads to New Safety Campaign 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 … Read More »
March 21, 2022 Risks for Older Americans: Falls and Fires The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a report that details the safety hazards older adults face in and around their homes. The report comes on the heels of Consumer Protection Week, which the nation observed earlier this month. According to data from the CPSC, Americans over the age of 65 account for 71% … Read More »
March 2, 2022 CPSC Sues Defective Infant Lounger Manufacturer The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is suing Leachco, an infant lounger manufacturing company, after its refusal to undergo a voluntary recall despite two infant deaths. According to a recent report from the Commission, Leachco’s “Podsters” line, which features the Podster, Podster Plush, Bummzie, and the Podster Playtime, poses such a great threat to consumer … Read More »
February 17, 2022 BLS Report: The Most Dangerous Jobs According to a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 4,764 fatal work injuries in 2020. Although this number represents a near 11% decrease in fatal injuries from the previous year, safe and ethical workplace practices could have prevented most of the deaths. While some may think that the decrease … Read More »
