January 15, 2020 Seven Important Safety Tips for Face and Eye Protection at Work According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen every year. Despite the fact that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to implement a variety control methods in order to protect employees from exposure to eye and face hazards, injuries – some fatal – continue to … Read More »
January 7, 2020 Contractors Face Highest Fatality Risks on the Job According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), contract workers are some of the most vulnerable employees in the workplace. There has been a 50% increase in contractor fatalities since 2011, with approximately 800 deaths occurring annually. Despite the wealth of data indicating how at risk contractors are, sufficient safety improvements have yet to be … Read More »
January 5, 2020 Most Tip-Over Fatalities Involve Children Under 5 According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) most recent “Anchor It!” data, the majority of fatal furniture tip over injuries involve children 5-years-old and younger. Chances are, your family may have purchased some Black Friday deals – like televisions, furniture, and other at-home appliances. When installing those appliances around the house, it is critical … Read More »
January 3, 2020 Uber Responds to Assault Reports Earlier this month, Uber released its highly anticipated two-year long report detailing rider and driver safety in vehicles, and the results are shocking. According to the company, there were nearly 6,000 reported assaults in 2017 and 2018. Uber also released its preliminary numbers for the first half of this year, and estimates 100 rapes and … Read More »
December 24, 2019 FDA Wants Breast Implants to Have More Warnings Concerns over breast implants have been rising, especially since reports confirmed a link between certain textured saline and silicone-filled implants (and textured breast implant expander products) and a rare, deadly cancer. In response to the serious dangers associated with breast implants, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new labeling recommendations in its recent … Read More »
December 23, 2019 Study Finds Virus Possibly to Blame in Rare Children’s Illness Not too long ago we wrote about the recent and fairly rare development of a Polio-like, paralyzing illness that nearly 600 children have been diagnosed with since the first reported case in 2012. The virus is called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, and larger outbreaks have been occurring every year since its discovery. One of … Read More »
December 23, 2019 Holiday Home Safety Tips from the CPSC The holidays are a time for festivity and cheer, but according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it can also be a time for unexpected dangers. Holiday home hazards include things like unsafe toys, candles, cooking fires, and even Christmas trees and lights. In a recent press release, the CPSC gives some useful tips … Read More »
December 19, 2019 The Dangers of High Blood Pressure Having high blood pressure is not uncommon – but the complications it can cause range from mild to fatal. The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure, a condition in which the force of blood flowing through a person’s blood vessels is consistently too high. If you have … Read More »
December 17, 2019 Winter Driving Safety Tips Winter brings colder temperatures and heavy precipitation throughout the United States. Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous as car accidents increase due to snow and ice. Knowing how to prepare for winter driving can help keep you and your loved ones safe. Prepare Your Car A car requires routine inspection and regular maintenance to … Read More »
