September 17, 2021 What are the Dangers of Defective Table Saws? The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 87,000 people are injured each year by power saws. Table saws in particular cause grievous injuries, including amputations, lacerations, and fractures. Many power tool injuries could have been prevented by safety features that have been on the market for quite some time. Manufacturers and distributors of power saws … Read More »
September 14, 2021 Are Electric Cars Safer in Accidents? The number of electric vehicles on the road worldwide is expected to increase by more than 26 percent over the next nine years, according to a MarketsandMarkets report. While most purchasers of electric vehicles are motivated by climate impact and saving money on gas, research suggests that electric cars may be safer in car accidents. … Read More »
September 12, 2021 How Often Do Surgical Errors Happen? Surgical errors injure thousands of patients each year. Despite growing awareness of the adverse effects of surgical errors, mistakes continue to occur, such as operating on the wrong body part or performing unnecessary surgeries. Although the introduction of computerized technology has improved surgical outcomes in some areas, robotic surgery has actually resulted in more accidental … Read More »
September 10, 2021 Child Safety: CPSC Recalls 10 Million Magnets The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently launched a large-scale recall of approximately 10 million Zen Magnets and Neoballs magnets due to a serious ingestion hazard. Retailers first began to sell the items individually and in sets online and in-person in January 2009. The CPSC issued the mandatory recall after discovering that if a child … Read More »
September 8, 2021 Respiratory Protection Week: September 7-10 Just two years ago, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) expanded N95 day into Respiratory Protection Week. The event aims to promote proper respiratory protection practices across workplaces and is being observed September 7-10. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), millions of American workers are required to wear respiratory … Read More »
September 7, 2021 What Work-Related Accidents Occur More Often During Autumn? The risk of certain types of work-related accidents tend to vary as seasons change. Extreme heat in the summer and severe cold in winter create obvious dangers for outdoor workers. In the fall, seasonal hazards may not be as apparent. Wind, fog, unexpected frost, wet leaves, and shorter daylight hours can expose workers to a … Read More »
September 3, 2021 Who is Liable When Car Accidents Happen in Extreme Weather? Serious car accidents can happen anytime. When a collision occurs, it is often the case that one driver is clearly more at fault than the other. However, in heavy rain or other types of extreme weather, determining liability may be more difficult. Accidents that happen during storms cannot always be blamed on the weather. One … Read More »
August 29, 2021 Heat-Related Work Injuries Are More Common Than We Think Congress recently heard how climate change not only endangers people because of natural disasters like wildfires and tropical storms, but also how increasing temperatures adversely affect workers – especially those who are lower-income – by causing thousands of preventable injuries and deaths each year. Indoor and outdoor workers both face the risks associated with heat … Read More »
August 28, 2021 Brachial Plexus Injuries: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment The brachial plexus is a complex group of nerves in the shoulder that carry sensory and movement-based signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. People sustain brachial plexus injuries when the nerves are compressed, stretched, or even ripped apart or pulled away from the spine. While there are numerous causes for … Read More »
