November 10, 2023 How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from RSV RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, causes infections of the lungs and/or respiratory tract. The virus is quite a prevalent one; for example, the Mayo Clinic reports that most children have been infected with the virus by the time they are two. Children are not the only ones who can get sick with RSV – adults … Read More »
November 10, 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 10, 2023 Two SEPTA Workers Injured by Heavy Equipment on Train Tracks in Norristown On November 4, 2023, two SEPTA employees were injured by heavy equipment on train tracks in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The track workers were using a piece of machinery known as a “loader,” a work vehicle used to remove railroad ties. According to a statement released by SEPTA, at about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, the two workers … Read More »
October 25, 2023 How Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen? Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in Philadelphia and across the country. The latest reporting year for Pennsylvania saw nearly 4,300 pedestrian crashes, with over 4,100 injuries and 150 fatalities. Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, including local small-town roads and downtown cities. Just as motorists are responsible to other drivers and passengers to operate … Read More »
October 24, 2023 New Workers Face Significant Risks for Occupational Injuries According to a recent study, just over one-third of occupational injuries occur during a worker’s first year on the job. While it may not come as a surprise that newer, less experienced workers are more likely to fall prey to jobsite hazards, the study illustrates how improving training efforts among new hires could reduce preventable … Read More »
October 19, 2023 Workers’ Compensation Recipients Face Massive SSA Clawbacks in Overpayments The Social Security Administration (SSA) is attempting to recoup billions of dollars in disability overpayments, many of which were made to workers who received benefit payouts for injuries. According to a recent SSA inspector general’s report, the administration collected approximately $4.7 billion last year, while another $22 billion remains outstanding. Research conducted by the Urban … Read More »
October 19, 2023 New Study Shows Just How Dangerous Emergency Rooms Are for Kids Children account for roughly 22% of the United States’ population, yet according to a new study, emergency rooms around the country are grossly underprepared to treat them during a medical crisis or serious illness. After a thorough investigation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) discovered that only 14% of ERs nationwide obtain certifications deeming them as … Read More »
October 17, 2023 National School Bus Safety Week Each year, during the third week of October we observe National School Bus Safety Week. This year, the public education program designed to address the importance of school bus safety, runs from the 16th to the 20th of October. If you, your friends or loved ones have school-aged children, school bus safety and bus design … Read More »
October 16, 2023 Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is almost here. Although many people are busy figuring out their costumes or putting up ghastly and ghoulish decorations, it is still important to take some precautions. Halloween can be especially dangerous for children and teens, but the good news is that there are plenty of relatively simple steps people can take to stay … Read More »
