October 30, 2020 Common Warehouse Injuries The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that there are over 1.1 million warehouse workers in the U.S., but with the industry growing at rapid rates, more and more people are taking jobs as warehouse workers every year. Warehouse jobs can be quite dangerous. Employees face an array of jobsite hazards, such as overexertion injuries, … Read More »
October 29, 2020 Does Daylight Saving Time Increase the Risk of Nighttime Car Accidents? On Sunday, November 1, parts of the United States will turn the clocks back an hour as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. Commuters who leave work after 5:00 p.m. may be driving home in the dark. While the extra hour of sleep is a bonus, it can disrupt regular sleep patterns, which can … Read More »
October 29, 2020 The Dangers of Table and Circular Saws Workers in many different industries use table saws and circular saws. Table saws are stationary, whereas circular saws can be handheld or stationary. Though they have several industrial uses, these saws carry some major injury risks. Misuse, lack of safety guarding, and the poor design or defect of table and circular saws result in tens … Read More »
October 28, 2020 American Diabetes Month Just over 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and the CDC reports that another 3 in 10 have prediabetes, a condition that can turn into full-blown diabetes within just 10 years. In observance of American Diabetes Month this November, take a moment to learn more about diabetes and what steps to take to reduce the … Read More »
October 28, 2020 What Impact Does Truck Driver Fatigue Have on Traffic Accidents? Drowsy driving continues to be a serious problem in the trucking industry. According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatigue and drowsiness are one of the leading causes of serious truck accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 6,000 … Read More »
October 27, 2020 AHA Issues Important Reminder to Heart Attack and Stroke Victims Lots of people are nervous about going to the hospital during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, especially for complaints or concerns that are not directly related to the virus. Nerves aside, sometimes a trip to the hospital is just plain necessary. The American Heart Association (AHA) is reminding Americans how important it is to go to … Read More »
October 23, 2020 More Than 1,200 Workers in South Dakota Meat Packing Plant Test Positive for COVID-19 After nearly 1,300 workers in a South Dakota meat packing plant tested positive for COVID-19 and at least four died, the CDC investigated and found that workers who had to work in close quarters with one another were more likely to contract the virus than ones who were able to abide by federal social distancing … Read More »
October 22, 2020 This November is Child Safety and Protection Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidental and preventable injuries are the leading cause of death in children 19-years-old and younger. Each year, more than 9 million parents and caregivers rush their children to emergency departments across the country for injuries caused by car accidents, falls, poisoning, drowning, burns, and more … Read More »
October 22, 2020 What Should I Know about Autumn Slip and Fall Safety? The third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the United States is falls, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Slip and fall accidents are more prevalent in autumn; wet weather, slippery leaves, and reduced visibility are some underlying causes of this increase. Property owners have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to … Read More »
