January 24, 2022 Deadly Apartment Fires Highlight the Importance of Working Smoke and Fire Alarms Eight children and four adults were recently killed in a deadly Philadelphia row home fire. Soon after, 17 people died in a similarly horrible fire in New York City. The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) owns and operates the three-story Philadelphia row home, which the agency converted into two apartments. The PHA’s records show that one … Read More »
January 21, 2022 Tips for Staying Safe on the Road This Winter Every winter, snow and ice contribute to increased automobile accident risks due to the unique roadway hazards that they create. According to the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHA), 70% of Americans live in snowy regions. To help lower crash risks, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is reminding drivers about a few simple steps … Read More »
January 6, 2022 The Many Risks of Occupational Cold Exposure As the days and nights get colder, employers will make sure to have comprehensive safety and health plans in place to mitigate known risk factors associated with cases of occupational cold exposure. While extreme weather patterns – like very high or low temperatures — both cause nonfatal and fatal injuries, the Centers for Disease … Read More »
December 28, 2021 What Types of Medical Mistakes Happen in Emergency Rooms? Hospital emergency rooms stabilize patients with serious medical problems and set them up for follow-up care. Emergency rooms can be chaotic, as patients arrive unexpectedly with life-threatening conditions. However, doctors and nurses in emergency rooms are still responsible for delivering a standard, acceptable level of care. Some studies show that medical mistakes are more likely … Read More »
December 22, 2021 Planning Winter Fun? Here Are Tips for Avoiding a Slope Accident More than 9 million people take to the slopes each winter in the U.S. to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. However, going down a snowy mountain at a high rate of speed does present risks. According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), data for the past 10 years show an average of 40 … Read More »
December 14, 2021 Burnout Rates in Physician Assistants Endanger Vulnerable Patients Physician assistants (or physician associates) are mid-level medical workers who can diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications. In some cases, they act as principal providers for their patients. A recent study published in the journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) found that burnout in physician assistants is a … Read More »
December 9, 2021 Five Reasons Why Employees Lose Workers’ Compensation Benefits Pennsylvania Law requires that all employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employees who are injured on the job or contract an illness due to working conditions have the right to seek Workers’ Compensation benefits. Workers’ Compensation can help the employee pay for medical bills and recover some of their lost wages. Under Pennsylvania law, the following … Read More »
December 9, 2021 Six Injured When SEPTA Trolley, Freight Train Collided in Darby Massive Trolley Train Collide, A SEPTA trolley and a freight train collided during the Thursday morning commute in Darby, Pennsylvania; injuring six passengers, including the trolley operator. The Trolley and Train Collide happened around 8:30 a.m. and occurred at South 6th and Main streets in Darby. According to SEPTA’s real-time tracker, the trolley was headed … Read More »
December 7, 2021 What Are the Most Dangerous Toys of 2021? Toy safety is a critical concern throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. Gift-givers should use caution when choosing toys for the children on their lists, especially those who are 5 years old and younger. The statistics around toy safety are sobering. According to World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) one child is treated … Read More »
