February 26, 2021 How Dangerous is a Delayed Medical Diagnosis? Medical diagnostic errors affect more than 12 million people in the United States each year, and about one-fourth of those patients suffer serious harm, according to a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). These errors contribute to about 10 percent of patient deaths annually. Incorrect and delayed medical diagnoses are the … Read More »
February 24, 2021 Brain Injury Awareness Month : #MoreThanMyBrainInjury According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), there are more than 5.3 million American children and adults who are living with permanent brain injury-related disabilities. Because there are so many people who sustain brain injuries and who face long-term or permanent medical complications as a result, the BIAA sponsors an annual awareness campaign … Read More »
February 24, 2021 Defective Snowblowers Recalled Due to Amputation Hazard On February 17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted a notice regarding the decision by the Toro Company to recall thousands of its Toro Max Snowthrowers due to an amputation hazard. The product has been deemed hazardous because the auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released. The company received five … Read More »
February 23, 2021 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month President Clinton first designated March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month back in 2000. In the last twenty-one years, the annual campaign has been effective at promoting awareness and fundraising for colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 104,270 new cases of colon cancer and 45,230 new cases of rectal cancer this … Read More »
February 19, 2021 Dangerous Driving Conditions: Black Ice We all know that in the colder months, roadway weather conditions can become especially treacherous. Black ice, which is a thin coating of clear ice that sits on the surface of the road, is a big part of the problem. Black ice is usually transparent, which means that it is impossible to see. It can … Read More »
February 19, 2021 Top Workplace Safety Hazards Each year, various worker safety and health agencies like the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publish lists of the most common workplace safety and health failures that consultants observe while performing jobsite audits. Despite the fact that there are numerous federal and statewide standards in place to protect … Read More »
February 18, 2021 Important Snow Shoveling Responsibilities With yet another snowfall, it is important to know the rules that govern who is responsible for shoveling snow and clearing sidewalks. These rules vary based on where a person lives, but a citywide ordinance in Philadelphia requires all homeowners, landlords, businesses, and even renters to remove snow from their sidewalks within six hours of … Read More »
February 18, 2021 What Types of Electrical Injuries Occur on Construction Sites? Every year, nearly 1,000 people in the United States suffer fatal injuries due to electrical injuries. In adults, electrical injuries mostly occur at work. Electrical injuries are the third leading cause of fatalities among construction workers. The types of construction accidents involving electrical injuries include the following: Flash burns caused by an arc flash Burns … Read More »
February 17, 2021 What are the Common Causes of Pediatric Medical Mistakes? According to Healthy Children, approximately 30 million children go to the emergency room for various illnesses, injuries, or other medical complaints annually. While emergency care is sometimes necessary, it can also be quite scary: Johns Hopkins estimates that 10% of all U.S. deaths are the result of medical errors and that 250,000 individuals die every … Read More »
