August 23, 2018 Werner Recalled Ladders The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling nearly 80,000 Werner ladders because of the severe fall risk they create for consumers. Due to a product defect, the ladders are prone to breaking when supporting weight. Ladders already pose numerous dangers for users, so it is critical that consumers identify the recalled models and immediately … Read More »
August 22, 2018 Machine Entanglement Injuries The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 2.9 million people are injured in workplace accidents each year. Moreover, work-related injuries result in 5,000 fatalities annually. Those who routinely use machinery face numerous risks, especially if the machinery is defective. Workers have experienced devastating and sometimes fatal injuries. While there are many ways a machine-related … Read More »
August 16, 2018 Silica Exposure in Construction Construction work comes with many occupational hazards, but exposure to crystalline silica is a particular area of focus for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Enforcement of new standards for silica exposure went into effect for those in the construction industry last year; but as of June 23, 2018, all general and maritime industries … Read More »
August 13, 2018 Back to School Safety If you have a child or teenager, chances are your family is gearing up for the impending school season. However, buying school supplies and figuring out a schedule are not the only important things to consider: it is also essential to take steps to ensure that children and adolescents remain safe this school year. Back … Read More »
August 10, 2018 OSHA Safe and Sound Week The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that it will be holding a nationwide event called Safe and Sound Week. The event will take place the week of August 13 through August 19, 2018. The purpose of Safe and Sound Week is to raise awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs. … Read More »
August 9, 2018 Accidents Between Bicyclists and Trucks According to the American Motor Carrier Safety Association (AMCSA), accidents between bicyclists, trucks, and buses can be particularly catastrophic for all involved parties. Thousands of Philadelphia residents bicycle to work and for recreational purposes – and hundreds of accidents happen every year. Although the city has made progress on bicycle safety, (e.g. removing unused portions … Read More »
July 31, 2018 Heat Related Illnesses Summer is in full force in Philadelphia and the temperatures have been hot! Recent weather conditions for heat and humidity have broken long standing records, making this summer one of the hottest ever. For construction workers, heat and high temperatures can cause heat stroke and other life-threatening conditions. Exposure to sun, high heat, and stifling … Read More »
July 27, 2018 Workers Still Risk Chemical Exposure The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is once again calling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, to enact effective safety standards to protect workers from deadly and injury-causing combustible dust-related fires and explosions in the workplace. What is Combustible Dust? Combustible dust is any solid material that contains separate particles and/or pieces – … Read More »
July 26, 2018 How Women can Avoid Strokes Did you know that potassium helps prevent a woman’s chance for having a deadly or permanently disabling stroke? A new study conducted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine confirms that potassium-rich diets are able to decrease women’s stroke risks by 12% to 16%. Strokes are one of the top five leading causes of death … Read More »
