November 6, 2020 Study Shows Vaping Increases COVID Risks, Especially in Teens and Young Adults In light of recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, public health advocates are urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement tighter regulations overseeing the sale and use of e-cigarettes. The study found that young adults and teens that use e-cigarettes are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 … Read More »
November 5, 2020 How Common are Burn Injuries at Construction Sites? Construction workers face a range of workplace hazards every time they walk onto the construction site. From slip and fall accidents to getting struck by falling objects, construction sites can be dangerous places if the appropriate safety precautions are not followed. Depending on the type of work that is being performed and the equipment that … 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 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 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 »
October 20, 2020 Workplace Hazard: Cranes Just a few weeks ago, 22 workers on a construction jobsite sustained injuries when two cranes collided. Medical personnel transported at least 16 people to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after the catastrophic incident, which everyone was lucky to survive. This recent accident serves as a sobering example of how hazardous it is to work … Read More »
October 16, 2020 Who is Liable for My Scaffolding Injury? Scaffolds are commonly used at most construction sites where workers need safe access to elevated surfaces. When a scaffold is properly built and employers follow the appropriate safety protocols, they provide a safe work platform and a place to temporarily store tools and materials necessary for immediate tasks. However, if the scaffold is defective, improperly … Read More »
