July 9, 2024 Kid’s Health Alert: Peanut Allergies Like many other allergies, peanut allergies can range from mild to severe. In some cases, they are fatal. Food allergies like these can be particularly difficult for parents and caretakers to navigate since they are not always able to monitor what their child is eating or may encounter while at a friend’s house, school, playing … Read More »
July 3, 2024 How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July With July 4th just around the corner, there is no better time than now to read up on some important safety tips that can help you, your friends and loved ones ring in this year’s holiday. Independence Day is an American staple chock full of fun activities … Read More »
June 12, 2024 What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in a Grocery Store? Going to the grocery store is a regular part of life. Many people are likely unaware that they are walking into one of the more dangerous shopping environments. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most frequently occurring and common causes of injuries, sending many people to the emergency room each year. Injuries suffered … Read More »
May 30, 2024 Cases of AFib Increasing in Younger Adults According to a study recently published in the medical journal “Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology”, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is much more common in individuals under the age of 65 than we previously believed. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm which increases a person’s risk for significant cardiovascular complications, like blood clots, heart failure, heart attack … Read More »
May 29, 2024 Who Is the Most At Risk of Suffering a Burn Injury at Work? Workplace accidents can cause severe burn injuries in various ways and result in deadly consequences. Even minor burn injuries can require surgeries and extended time missed from work. Despite required safety measures and precautions, burns continue to be a common type of injury in the workplace. A wide range of workers, including construction workers, … Read More »
May 23, 2024 Outdoor Workers at Risk for Heat-Related Injuries According to a recent report released by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the risk of sustaining a heat-related injury or illness in the workplace grows from 5% to 6% when temperatures begin to creep above 90 degrees. High temperatures create unique occupational dangers, such as the increased chance of experiencing a traumatic injury (like … Read More »
May 20, 2024 Safety Tips for Memorial Day Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces to protect our country. The holiday, which falls on Monday, May 27th, also signifies the unofficial start to summer. Every year, hundreds of millions of Americans partake in parades, get togethers with their family and friends, … Read More »
May 14, 2024 This Month is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorcycles may be fun, exciting and fast – but they are also quite dangerous to ride. In fact, although only representing 3% of registered motor vehicles on the road, motorcycles account for 14% of all traffic-related fatalities. Each May, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sponsors Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to remind all motorists … Read More »
April 26, 2024 April 28th is Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is observed by individuals and organizations across the globe. Every year, April 28th is a day of remembrance and action in honor of workers who have been killed, disabled, injured, or made ill by their work. For locals, PhilaPOSH (the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health) will be hosting its … Read More »
