December 14, 2020 Passenger Vehicles: Collisions with Semi-Trucks and Tractor-Trailers Approximately 38,800 people died in car crashes last year, according to early estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC). Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, which can weigh up to several tons and travel at high rates of speed, were involved in 11% of fatalities. Collisions between passenger vehicles and trucks can be disastrous. For example, the National … Read More »
December 11, 2020 What Safety Tips Help Keep Seasonal Workers Safe? Seasonal workers make up a significant percentage of the workforce in the United States, particularly during the hectic holiday season. To meet the increased demand, retailers, manufacturers, warehouse employers, and delivery companies hire seasonal workers for a limited period. Although these workers encounter the same workplace hazards as permanent, full-time employees, they do not always … Read More »
December 10, 2020 This Year’s Holiday Safety Tips As people across the country are gearing up to ring in the holiday season and to celebrate the new year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding Americans that with the festivities can come unexpected property damages and injuries. Holiday home hazards include cooking fires, fireplaces and woodstoves, unsafe toys, and popular decorations like … Read More »
December 8, 2020 Clothing Fire Safety for Senior Citizens According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Americans over the age of 65-years-old are the most at-risk age group for dying in a fire. Despite only accounting for 16% of the general population, senior citizens account for more than three-quarters of all clothing fire-related fatalities. The majority of deadly … Read More »
December 4, 2020 Most Dangerous Toys of 2020 Believe it or not, not all toys are safe for children. Even ones that are for sale in stores or online may come with a slew of unknown hazards. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it is important to know which ones are notorious for causing injury. Every year, consumer watchdog groups compile data to … Read More »
December 3, 2020 Drive Safe This Holiday Season Although drunk and impaired driving is a national problem year-round, it becomes even more commonplace during the holidays. To combat this problematic trend, each holiday season, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a month long awareness campaign entitled “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” aimed at reducing drunk and impaired driving rates in … Read More »
December 1, 2020 Adolescents Face High Risk for Pedestrian Accidents According to a recent study published by Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), older teens (ages 12 to 19) are the most at-risk for pedestrian injuries and accidents. The risk of nonfatal injuries for teens between 12 and 14 has actually grown by a staggering 74%. Child safety and health advocates agree: distraction is one of the … Read More »
November 27, 2020 What are the Risks of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Workplace? Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is also known as the silent killer because it is the leading cause of poison-related illnesses and fatalities around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 400 people die, and another 4,000 are hospitalized, because of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning in … Read More »
November 25, 2020 2020’s Camp Out for Hunger Campaign: Biggest Donation so Far! Every year, Galfand Berger employees participate in local radio station 93.3 WMMR’s “Camp Out for Hunger” campaign. All food donations go to Philabundance, a hunger-relief organization based out of the Delaware valley. Our firm has been participating in the Camp Out for Hunger food drive for the last decade. We are so proud to announce … Read More »
