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 »
February 17, 2021 Workers’ Rights to a Safe Workplace Federal law as per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prescribes that every worker is entitled to a safe workplace. Despite the large number of safety and health standards that are in place, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 2.8 million workers were non-fatally injured in 2019 and that 5,333 died. The … Read More »
February 16, 2021 What are the Dangers of Poor Truck Maintenance? Proper truck maintenance is essential to preventing accidents caused by vehicle-related factors. The dangers of poor truck maintenance include worn tires, faulty brakes, fuel system problems, and unexpected decoupling of trailers. Truck breakdowns in high traffic areas create dangerous hazards for other vehicles nearby. According to the latest annual Large Truck Crash Causation (LTCC) study, … Read More »
