February 23, 2019 Two-Thirds of Philly Drivers Use Their Phones in Cars Despite knowing how dangerous it is to use mobile phones while driving, a recent survey shows that two-thirds of Philly drivers admit doing it when they should be focusing on the road. Researchers assert that smartphones – and their apps for music, navigation, and so much more – have made it even more difficult for … Read More »
February 22, 2019 DOL Rule Proposal Endangers Lives A newly proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule would allow 16-and-17-year-olds to operate patient powered lifts in nursing homes, hospitals, and other long-term care facilities without any supervision. Young workers already face numerous job-oriented hazards, so many labor unions and other organizations have come forward to publicly challenge the DOL’s proposal, citing not only patient … Read More »
February 21, 2019 Hearing Loss and Workplace Noise Exposure According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 22 million working men and women are exposed to dangerous levels of noise in the workplace every year. A recent study documented the close link between instances of job-related hearing loss and the early breakdown of a person’s ear canal, which can cause severe … Read More »
February 19, 2019 Winter Storm Hazards Winter storms pose several hazards to construction workers including cold stress, downed power lines, snow-logged rooftops, and icy roads. To ensure that they are prepared for the winter season and the aftermath of winter storms, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers and workers take several precautions, including: Wear appropriate footwear – … Read More »
February 13, 2019 Pennsylvania Snow Removal Law for Vehicles Pennsylvania drivers will face dangerous snow and ice conditions on the roadways this winter. Many drivers fail to recognize hazardous driving conditions start when a driver fails to properly remove ice and snow from their vehicles prior to operation, this is considered driver negligence. Driving with an obstructed view or having ice or snow unexpectedly … Read More »
February 12, 2019 Work Zones and Self-Driving Cars Despite the fatal incident involving a female pedestrian in Arizona just last year, Pennsylvania’s legislature is now allowing Uber Technologies to test its self-driving vehicles on public roadways in Pittsburgh. Although the state has created stringent rules for Uber to abide by this time around, the pedestrian’s death, as well as some other points of … Read More »
February 8, 2019 Trench Deaths on the Rise Recent data shows the construction market is rebounding. While this is a good sign for the economy, a construction boom may be associated with lapses in safety, such as trench accidents. Likewise, a shortage of skilled labor has resulted in an uptick of serious injuries and fatalities related to trench collapses. The Bureau of Labor … Read More »
February 7, 2019 New Study on Screen Time and Kids The early results from a recent $300 million National Institute of Health (NIH) study indicate that children who log a certain amount of screen time undergo certain brain changes, some of which the researchers worry could be damaging. What Counts as “Screen Time”? Screen time is anything someone does in front of a screen, like … Read More »
February 6, 2019 Exercising After a Heart Attack According to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, low amounts of exercise in the year following a heart attack can greatly reduce a person’s likelihood of dying from associated cardiac events. Quick Stats on Heart Attacks The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that every … Read More »
