January 16, 2020 Verifying Safeguards at Work to Save Lives Safeguards are used in workplaces to ensure that machine-related hazards are controlled or eliminated. Often, employers are responsible for putting these safeguards into place – but sometimes, employees need to implement or verify them before initiating certain work tasks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safeguards are essential for protecting workers against … Read More »
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 15, 2020 Changing the Rules on Troops Suing Military for Medical Malpractice Until now, active and former military service members have not been allowed to sue the government for medical negligence – but a new bill is changing that. Called the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill has a provision written in that allows servicemen and women to file medical malpractice claims against the Department … Read More »
January 14, 2020 Truck Accidents Caused by Blind Spots Blind Spot Areas on Commercial Trucks Many motorists are unaware that a truck driver may not be able to see them as they travel behind the tractor trailer. Oftentimes, there are signs on the back of a commercial rig that provide drivers with a reminder that if they are unable to see the truck driver … Read More »
January 8, 2020 Overloaded Trucks on the Road A commercial tractor trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. The massive weight of these large trucks poses a significant risk of serious injuries when involved in a collision, especially a collision with a passenger vehicle. When truck drivers allow their rigs to exceed the maximum load weight, they put everyone on … 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 6, 2020 Fatal South Philly Explosion The Philadelphia Fire Department has not yet determined a cause behind the fatal explosion that occurred in South Philadelphia just before Christmas. The explosion was felt in homes and businesses blocks away; two people were killed and three houses were destroyed. According to neighbors, there was constant roadwork in the months leading up to the … 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 2019: Top 10 Medical Safety Concerns According to a report from the ECRI Institute, diagnostic mistakes and the mismanagement of patient test results is the top patient safety hazard of 2019. Every year the institute releases a report on the top ten patient safety issues in the healthcare industry, and for the second year in a row diagnostic errors are at … Read More »
