December 9, 2019 Amazon Workers Face High Injury Rates – Especially During the Holiday Season According to an investigation by the Atlantic and Reveal, Amazon warehouse workers face exceptionally high injury rates. With the rapidly approaching holiday season comes more intense job pressure, so the dangers are actually increasing. The company calls its fulfillment centers places “where all Amazon orders come to life,” but they are also places with incident … Read More »
December 9, 2019 Most Dangerous Toys of 2019 Many parents believe that if a toy is for sale, it is safe for children under the age guidelines that the manufacturer set. This is not always true, and many consumer watchdog groups are keeping an eye on dangerous toys that are currently being sold. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) has been evaluating … Read More »
December 5, 2019 Tailgating Car Accidents Countless scenarios can result in a car accident. Among the most common are rear-end collisions that occur when a driver follows the car in front of them too closely. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, nearly one-quarter of all car accidents are rear-end collisions, causing nearly 2,000 deaths and one million injuries annually. … Read More »
December 4, 2019 Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Zantac According to data from laboratory testing of Zantac, a common over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription heartburn drug, the medication is contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical. N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a chemical used in petroleum-based industrial products. During lab tests, researchers detected NDMA levels more than 3,170 times greater than the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) daily intake … Read More »
December 3, 2019 Kids Safety: Fireplace and Fire-Related Injuries During the winter and holiday season, the number of fireplace and fire-related injuries that occur increase. Infants, children, and teens are particularly prone to getting hurt in fire and fireplace-related incidents, so it is important to take precautions around the house. There are a variety of common causes behind fires and burn injuries. According to … Read More »
December 2, 2019 CPSC Issues Yet Another Statement Against Inclined Infant Sleepers The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued several recalls and consumer advisories to warn people against using inclined infant sleepers – and just last month, the agency released its latest. Despite its numerous pleas, the CPSC has continued to receive reports of completely preventable injuries and deaths related to inclined infant sleepers but hopes … Read More »
November 25, 2019 Cell Phone Laws for Truck Drivers While it is hard to dispute how mobile phones make our lives easier, they also pose a serious risk when used behind the wheel. The National Safety Council reports that cell phones are involved in more than one-quarter of all auto accidents across the country. In a single year, distracted driving claimed more than 37,000 … Read More »
November 18, 2019 Thanksgiving Safety Month With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding everyone about the importance of taking extra precautions to keep their friends and loved ones safe this holiday season. It is not just house fires people should be wary of, but also remember to be careful with transportation and safely preparing food for … Read More »
November 16, 2019 Alex Trebek on Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Longtime Jeopardy host Alex Trebek recently released a PSA (public service announcement) on pancreatic cancer awareness. After being diagnosed with the disease this past March, Trebek said he wished he had known the signs and symptoms of the cancer sooner. The TV host paired up with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, or WPCC, to create … Read More »
