January 29, 2021 February is American Heart Month Every February, organizations across the nation like the American Heart Association (AHA), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI) and The Heart Truth join together to commemorate American Heart Month by encouraging individuals to reduce their chances of developing heart disease by making healthy lifestyles choices. Cardiovascular disease runs rampant in the United States, … Read More »
January 29, 2021 Protecting Welders from Job-Related Dangers According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are numerous hazards associated with welding, cutting, and brazing operations. Welders are skilled workers who fabricate and put together metal parts. While their skills can be in high demand, they also face an array of jobsite dangers, such as exposure to metal fumes and gases, … Read More »
January 27, 2021 What are the Different Types of Heavy Machinery Accidents? Heavy machinery is widely deployed in construction, mining, manufacturing, and warehousing. Studies show that occupational accidents involving heavy machinery account for a significant percentage of serious injuries and fatalities. Mobile heavy equipment, including trucks, are a factor in more than one-third of all construction site fatalities. There are many reasons why these accidents happen. Don’t … Read More »
January 25, 2021 Overexertion and Bodily Reaction Injuries: Leading Cause of Nonfatal Work Injuries According to the National Safety Council (NSC), overexertion and bodily reaction injuries are the leading nonfatal injury events to cause days away from work. In 2019, more than 275,500 workers were injured, representing 31% of the total nonfatal injuries that occurred that calendar year. Overexertion and bodily reaction injuries can cause a variety of physical … Read More »
January 21, 2021 Consumer Alert: Major Dog Food Recall The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning all pet lovers about a large-scale recall of contaminated dog and cat food products. So far, the agency is aware of approximately 70 pets that died and 80 others that are ill after the eating various Sportmix pet food products. Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. manufactured the food … Read More »
January 21, 2021 What are the Dangers of Forklifts Without Safety Features? Each year, forklift accidents result in serious injuries to more than 7,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). More than one percent of those accidents result in fatalities. The most common types of forklift accidents include the following: Pedestrians struck or crushed by forklift prongs or loads Forklift tip-overs Falls from a … Read More »
January 19, 2021 What are the Dangers of Defective Power Tools? Power tools are used every day in the workplace and in the home. Construction workers and homeowners alike use various types of power tools to complete a wide range of tasks that they would not be able to do with a regular hand tool. However, many of these tools are very powerful and have extremely … Read More »
January 14, 2021 What Do I Need to Know About Intersection Car Accidents? A busy intersection can be very dangerous if motorists do not pay close attention to traffic signals and other vehicles in the vicinity. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, more than half of all car accidents occur at or near intersections. Traffic lights, turn signals, stop signs, and posted speed limits help keep … Read More »
January 14, 2021 Amputations from Medical Negligence Medical mistakes are a leading cause of disability and death in the United States. They can cause several different types of complications, but in some of the most serious of cases, these avoidable errors lead to the loss of a limb. Medical malpractice is the legal cause of action that the injured individual can take … Read More »
