August 24, 2025 Top Patient Safety Concern: Medical Gaslighting According to the ECRI’s (formerly known as the Emergency Care Research Institute) recent annual report on patient safety concerns for 2025, medical gaslighting is at the top of the list. Medical gaslighting refers to a clinician’s dismissal of a patient’s, caregiver’s, or family’s concerns. The ECRI warns that medical gaslighting has led to misdiagnoses and … Read More »
August 21, 2025 Why Broad Street Sees So Many Car and Pedestrian Accidents Broad Street is one of Philadelphia’s busiest and most iconic roadways, stretching through the city and connecting diverse neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and entertainment venues. Heavy traffic, complex intersections, and a steady flow of pedestrians have made Broad Street one of Philadelphia’s most hazardous corridors, with frequent car and pedestrian accidents, including an average of about … Read More »
August 17, 2025 Important Takeaways from OSHA’s Annual Most Cited Workplace Violations List Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. For example, fall protection, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks, fall protection training, scaffolding, personal protective and lifesaving equipment (eye and face), and machine guarding comprised the list for fiscal year … Read More »
August 14, 2025 Children’s Safety: Back-to-School Checklist The United States observes National Back-to-School Month each August. To make your family’s transition into the upcoming academic year as seamless, easy, and stress-free as possible, we have compiled several useful recommendations from the National Safety Council (NSC), one of America’s leading safety and health agencies, below. Back-to-School Safety – Remember the Basics When it … Read More »
August 9, 2025 Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Vision disorders often make it difficult for people to engage with the world around them. Vision problems not only make it difficult for school-aged children to interact with their surroundings, but they can also hinder their chances of achieving academic and social success. One of the primary goals behind Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, … Read More »
August 2, 2025 Workers’ Compensation for Seasonal and Temporary Summer Employees in Philadelphia Each summer, thousands of seasonal and temporary workers are hired across Pennsylvania in industries such as landscaping, food service, construction, and recreation. While these jobs are often short-term, the risk of workplace injury can be significant. Unfortunately, many workers in these positions are unaware of their rights or are told they aren’t covered by Workers’ … Read More »
July 27, 2025 Hurt in an Uber or Lyft While on Summer Vacation? What Travelers Need to Know Philadelphia is a top summer destination, attracting millions of tourists each year. Whether you’re exploring historic sites, attending events, or just enjoying a weekend getaway, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft offer an easy way to get around. However, if you’re injured in a rideshare crash while visiting Philadelphia, your relaxing trip can quickly turn … Read More »
July 24, 2025 Road Safety: Speeding Kills According to a recent press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, one of the most significant threats to public health on American roadways is speeding. Now that summer is here and more people will be on the road as compared to other months of the year, it is the perfect time … Read More »
July 16, 2025 Summertime Safety Checklist Do you have any travel plans on the horizon? If you answered “yes,” you are not the only one! Hundreds of millions of Americans travel during the summertime, which means more people are in cars, walking, and biking around. To make the most out of your summer plans with your friends and loved ones, we … Read More »
