May 31, 2025 New Study Reveals Only 25% of Sunscreens Are Safe Sunscreen is critical when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Sun exposure is a top factor for developing skin cancer, which kills more than two Americans every hour. There are over 9,500 new cases of skin cancer each year, so prevention is key. Given how important sunscreen … Read More »
May 18, 2025 May Is Building Safety Month This May marks the 45th consecutive year that the International Code Council, an international non-profit that develops building codes and standards, has put forth its Building Safety campaign. Per the campaign’s website, the event was first created in response to a series of preventable tragedies, including the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire in Southgate, Kentucky. … Read More »
May 17, 2025 Pennsylvania Turnpike Kicks Off Annual “Go Orange” Safety Campaign The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission kicked off its annual “Go Orange” awareness campaign to educate drivers about the vulnerability of highway workers. The campaign runs from May to October, encouraging drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones, emphasizing the Turnpike’s dedication to safety, and paying tribute to those who have died in the … Read More »
May 16, 2025 Prepping for Water Safety Hosted each May by a national coalition of water safety advocates (the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the National Recreation and Park Association, the World Waterpark Association, and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance), Water Safety Month is here! With temperatures rising, there is no doubt that peak swimming season is about … Read More »
May 9, 2025 National Bike Month Every May, the League of American Cyclists (LAC) sponsors National Bike Month. The campaign was first established in 1956 to showcase the benefits of cycling and to inspire newcomers to give it a try. Biking has many advantages for both a person’s physical and mental well-being, but it also comes with some of its own … Read More »
May 4, 2025 What You Should Know About Work-Related Back Injuries? Back injuries can have lasting consequences, including chronic pain, limited mobility, and long-term medical needs. Some injuries may require surgery, pain management, or ongoing physical therapy, leading to significant expenses over time. Fortunately, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation laws provide benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. What Are Common … Read More »
May 1, 2025 National Heatstroke Prevention Day Is Upon Us Since 1998, over 1,000 children have lost their lives from pediatric vehicular heatstroke. Just last year, 39 children died. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an annual awareness campaign to prevent these senseless tragedies from happening. Although most incidences of pediatric heatstroke occur during the hot summer months, heatstroke can happen in temperatures … Read More »
April 22, 2025 How Confined Space Programs Can Save Lives The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently investigated the death of a 30-year-old Oklahoma worker who died of asphyxiation while conducting repairs inside a water tank in 2023. The federal health and safety agency found that the decedent’s employer failed to evaluate the water tank for hazardous conditions, like testing atmospheric conditions, and did … Read More »
April 18, 2025 Nursing Homes: When and Where is Right for Your Loved One? There may come a point when an elderly friend or family member begins needing more care and support than you can provide. The United States has over 15,000 certified nursing homes with more than one million residents – but knowing when to it is time to consider a move and which place is best for … Read More »
