November 11, 2018 Thanksgiving Travel Safety Every year around the holiday season, millions of people look forward to celebrating (and eating) with their friends and loved ones. According to a recent press release from the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 48 million Americans plan to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving (November 22nd). Driving is one of the most … Read More »
October 24, 2018 Medical Malpractice: Wrongful Death Suits Sometimes a doctor or nurse makes a mistake so severe that it results in a patient’s death. When a family is mourning the unexpected loss of a loved one, it is normal for questions about what happened and why to come up. A recent medical malpractice suit is an example of just that: the family … Read More »
August 30, 2018 NHTSA on Keyless Ignition Vehicles According to Safety Research Net when Heidi King – the deputy administrator at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) – was questioned about the safety of vehicles equipped with keyless ignition systems, she failed to give any clear answer beyond saying that the agency is encouraging people to be aware of the issue. This … Read More »
July 11, 2018 Remembering Fallen Workers Every year, preventable workplace accidents injure or kill thousands of workers, and even more die from job-related diseases. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), most of these incidents could be avoided if employers prioritize worker safety. Which Workers are at the Greatest Risk? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as “OSHA”, reports … Read More »
July 10, 2018 Philadelphia Construction Worker Death A building collapse at Jefferson and Bailey Streets in North Philadelphia claimed the life of a prominent contractor in June. The vacant property had been cited for numerous violations by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) and was slated to be demolished by hand-method after being deemed unsafe. A Brewerytown contractor hired to … Read More »
June 24, 2018 OSHA’s Heat Awareness Campaign Drink Water, Rest Up and Avoid the Sun The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) first launched its campaign “Water. Rest. Shade.” in 2011. In order to increase worker safety and lower the number of preventable heat-related illnesses and deaths, the annual campaign advocates for outreach events, educational sessions and training sessions specifically aimed … Read More »
May 6, 2018 Trolley Track Hazards in Philadelphia Although Philadelphia’s #23 trolley hasn’t been in service along miles of roadways (such as 11th and 12th streets, as well as Germantown Avenue) for more than 20 years, sizable portions of the tracks still remain. These trolley tracks create substantial physical hazards – primarily for bicyclists commuting to work or cycling for fun throughout. To … Read More »
April 20, 2018 Genetic Cause of SIDS? A new study published in the medical journal Lancet has found that in some cases of SIDS – or sudden infant death syndrome – there may be genetic reasons behind the unexplained child fatalities. SIDS is one of the leading causes of infant death in the United States. If researchers and doctors are able to … Read More »
April 11, 2018 Self-Driving Car Fatality After the fatal car crash that left pedestrian Elaine Herzberg dead, Arizona’s governor suspended Uber’s ability to test its self-driving vehicles on roads throughout the state. Even though there was a safety driver in the vehicle, recent video shows that the driver may not have had eyes on the road at the time of the … Read More »
