December 11, 2023 What Are the Most Common Workplace Injuries in Pennsylvania? Thousands of Pennsylvania workers get hurt on the job every year. Workplace injuries can be devastating for employees, leaving them with massive medical bills and time missed from work. While some industries have a higher rate of accidents than others, injuries can happen in any workplace in Pennsylvania. If you or a loved one suffered … Read More »
December 8, 2023 Pennsylvania Court Rules CBD Oil Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Act A Pennsylvania appeals court decided cannabidiol (CBD) oil meets the requirements as a supply item for employer reimbursement under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The case involved an injured workers’ compensation attorney whose doctor prescribed him CBD oil after he sustained a significant work-related back injury. The Court’s ruling last month reversed the Workers’ Compensation appeal … Read More »
December 7, 2023 Holiday Toy Safety Some kids and teens have already written down their holiday wish lists…but before you head out to the store to make some of their dreams come true, be sure you take a few important safety topics into consideration. The holiday season is usually one of the most joyful times of the year, so don’t let … Read More »
December 1, 2023 What Types of Defective Machinery Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries? When work machinery or equipment contains a hazardous or unsafe condition or is defective it can lead to catastrophic injuries that change lives forever. Virtually any type of production or processing machinery that contain moving and/or rotating parts, pinch points and in-running pinch points are just some examples of dangerous machinery many Pennsylvania workers use … Read More »
November 20, 2023 How to Safely Use Aerial Lifts and Limit Preventable Workplace Injuries The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines an “aerial lift” as any vehicle-mounted device that is used to elevate personnel, such as an extendable boom platform, aerial ladder, articulated (jointed) boom platform, vertical tower or any combination of the devices. According to the agency, aerial lifts have by and large replaced ladders and scaffolding … Read More »
November 17, 2023 Important Holiday Safety Tips We all know they’re coming…the holidays are practically here. And with the fast-approaching season comes more travel, more parties, and more cooking. Between the months of late November and early January, we all must remember to take certain precautions to keep ourselves, our friends and our families safe and sound. According to the National Safety … Read More »
November 15, 2023 Why Is Fall Driving Dangerous in Philadelphia? A common misconception is that winter poses the most hazards for drivers and others sharing the roads in Philadelphia. The reality is that fall brings unique driving hazards that are equally dangerous for various reasons. Wet leaves on roadways can be just as slippery as ice. Daylight saving time (DST) and earlier sunsets mean more … Read More »
November 14, 2023 Federal Court to Hear Growing Assault Allegations Against Uber Over the past six years, hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber saying that the rideshare company failed to adequately protect them. In a recent landmark legal decision, a panel of judges decided that about 80 of these cases could be consolidated into one to be heard by a federal court judge. It has … Read More »
November 10, 2023 Flu Vaccine Recommendations: High-Dose More Effective, Especially for Certain Age Groups According to the results of a new study spanning the last three flu seasons, health experts are officially backing the high-dose flu vaccine for individuals over the age of 65. The high-dose vaccine contains four times as many antigens as standard-dose vaccines do, and offers more comprehensive protection, lowering the severity of potential complications in … Read More »
