October 24, 2019 Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is just around the corner, and many children and adults are eagerly anticipating a night of trick or treating and celebrations. Many people do not realize that this fun holiday can have tragic results when slip and falls, pedestrian injuries, and car accidents cause serious injuries. Halloween can be safe and fun for all … Read More »
October 21, 2019 Dangers in Meat Processing Plants Every month, 17 workers suffer severe injuries in meat processing plants across the United States. From repetitive strain injuries to burns, fractures, and amputations, it seems meat plant operators are not doing enough to protect their workers. While overall, serious injuries have been declining slightly over the past few decades, machine accident injuries are still … Read More »
October 18, 2019 A Closer Look at Wrongful Death Claims A loved one’s tragic, untimely death can impact their spouse and children in so many ways. Beyond the loss of their companionship and support, the death of a parent or spouse can be financially devastating. In cases where a careless or negligent act caused a tragic death, family members may consider filing a wrongful death … Read More »
October 17, 2019 October: Window Covering Safety Month Being informed on the numerous dangers associated with window cords is one way that parents and caregivers can help children avoid injury. The National Safety Council (NSC) says that most window cord-related fatalities happen when a child is left alone for less than 10 minutes. Even with a watchful eye, accidents can happen – and … Read More »
October 10, 2019 FMCSA Drug Test Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a proposal that would extend the date of compliance for the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule. The Clearinghouse rule was set to become operational on January 6, 2020, however the FMCSA recently published a notice that would extend the deadline for compliance to … Read More »
October 9, 2019 Measles: Who Is – And Is Not – Immune? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2019 is experiencing the highest reported number of measles’ cases since 1992. Since January 1st of this year, there have been 1,241 total individual cases in thirty-one different states. Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. Recent … Read More »
October 8, 2019 Work-Related Respiratory Diseases Workers face a variety of job-related health hazards, and respiratory diseases are no exception. Most cases of work-related lung disease are 100% preventable, but irresponsible employers who fail to abide by federal safety and health regulations create catastrophic – and deadly – risks for hardworking American men and women. Already 25 million people in the … Read More »
October 1, 2019 What are the Highest Rates of Distracted Driving by Age Group? According to a recent multi-national study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance, certain age groups report higher rates of distracted driving than others. Distracted driving is a widespread and serious public health threat. In fact, more than 9 people die each day from injuries sustained in distracted driving-related accidents. Although there are numerous new technologies (e.g. … Read More »
September 27, 2019 CDC Recommendations for 2019-2020 Flu Season It’s time to talk about the upcoming 2019-2020 flu season, which is rapidly approaching. To keep our clients and readers in the loop and covered against the pesky (though sometimes serious or even deadly) influenza virus, we have compiled the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) official immunization recommendations below. The flu is a … Read More »
