November 9, 2021 How Common Are Deadly Workplace Accidents in the United States? Every year, there are nearly 3 million reported workplace accidents resulting in serious injuries, and more than 5,000 of these injuries are fatal, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The deadliest accidents are the result of explosions, fires, or toxic chemical exposure. In many cases, these incidents are the direct … Read More »
November 5, 2021 Do Heart Devices Increase Patient Risk? Surgeons have been implanting heart devices in patients for more than 50 years. However, patients are often unaware that there are many risks associated with this type of surgery. In addition to the risk of infection, patients may suffer harm if the surgeon implants a device improperly or if the device itself is defective. There … Read More »
November 3, 2021 What Are the Hazards of Metal Casting? Metal casting is one of the backbones of manufacturing in the U.S., providing jobs to nearly 490,000 workers. The parts produced by workers in metal casting foundries are found in all sorts of products, including automobiles, trains, trucks, medical devices, appliances, and toys. About 90 percent of the world’s durable goods include component parts that … Read More »
October 30, 2021 Can Traumatic Work Injuries Cause Depression? After a traumatic work accident, employees often need long-term medical care and physical therapy. Depending on the severity of the injury, they may face health problems that linger for a lifetime. Serious work injuries may also result in depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other mental conditions. These conditions are more than just a general … Read More »
October 29, 2021 What Injured Workers Should Know About Products Liability? Most employees who are injured on the job know that they can file for Workers’ Compensation to cover their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages. While these benefits help, they do not pay for all lost wages, nor do they compensate for pain and suffering. Many workers are unaware that they may … Read More »
October 28, 2021 Advances in Fall Protection Systems Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Fall protection systems can make a huge difference in reducing fatalities as well as serious work-related fall injuries. Although these systems are widely available, some employers fail to provide their workers with adequate fall … Read More »
October 27, 2021 Thanksgiving Safety Tips Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating, spending time with friends and family and of course, a time for eating lots of delicious holiday food. While there is plenty of fun to be had by all, it is also important to remember that Thanksgiving creates some of its own risks that are important to mitigate. To … Read More »
October 26, 2021 Put Safety First This Halloween The Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC) estimates that every year, more than 3,500 children, teens and adults sustain Halloween-related injuries that are serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. Luckily, the best way to enjoy all the spookiness that Halloween has to offer is simply to make safety a priority. To learn … Read More »
October 25, 2021 Do Leaf Blowers Create Hazards? Years ago, people tackled the annual fall chore of cleaning up leaves by using rakes and elbow grease. Today, leaf blowers proliferate and are the power tools of choice for making this task much easier. However, people are becoming more aware that leaf blowers do create hazards. These machines not only pose risks to the … Read More »
