June 8, 2025 New Pennsylvania Driving Law Prohibits Hand-Held Cell Phone Use Pennsylvania is about to take a big step towards making the roads safer for everyone. On June 5th, Governor Josh Shapiro will be signing Senate Bill 37 into law. The law, also known as “Paul Miller’s Law,” bans the use of all hand-held devices while driving – even if the driver is temporarily stopped in … Read More »
June 6, 2025 Fatal Shredder Accident in Reading Underscores Risks Addressed in $2.5M Galfand Berger Case A fatal workplace accident in Berks County is renewing concerns about industrial shredder safety. On Wednesday, an employee at Vital Records Control in Muhlenberg Township was tragically killed after falling into an operating shredding machine. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is investigating the incident. Few details have been released, but the story has drawn attention … Read More »
June 5, 2025 Philadelphia Traffic Deaths Remain High For the first three quarters of last year, the number of deadly crashes in Philadelphia that involved bicyclists and pedestrians painted a hopeful picture: the fatality rate was the lowest it had been in five years. However, the fourth quarter took a tragic turn when 35 individuals sustained fatal injuries. This number is higher than … Read More »
May 31, 2025 New Study Reveals Only 25% of Sunscreens Are Safe Sunscreen is critical when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Sun exposure is a top factor for developing skin cancer, which kills more than two Americans every hour. There are over 9,500 new cases of skin cancer each year, so prevention is key. Given how important sunscreen … Read More »
May 18, 2025 May Is Building Safety Month This May marks the 45th consecutive year that the International Code Council, an international non-profit that develops building codes and standards, has put forth its Building Safety campaign. Per the campaign’s website, the event was first created in response to a series of preventable tragedies, including the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire in Southgate, Kentucky. … Read More »
May 17, 2025 Pennsylvania Turnpike Kicks Off Annual “Go Orange” Safety Campaign The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission kicked off its annual “Go Orange” awareness campaign to educate drivers about the vulnerability of highway workers. The campaign runs from May to October, encouraging drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones, emphasizing the Turnpike’s dedication to safety, and paying tribute to those who have died in the … Read More »
May 16, 2025 Prepping for Water Safety Hosted each May by a national coalition of water safety advocates (the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the National Recreation and Park Association, the World Waterpark Association, and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance), Water Safety Month is here! With temperatures rising, there is no doubt that peak swimming season is about … Read More »
May 9, 2025 National Bike Month Every May, the League of American Cyclists (LAC) sponsors National Bike Month. The campaign was first established in 1956 to showcase the benefits of cycling and to inspire newcomers to give it a try. Biking has many advantages for both a person’s physical and mental well-being, but it also comes with some of its own … Read More »
May 4, 2025 What You Should Know About Work-Related Back Injuries? Back injuries can have lasting consequences, including chronic pain, limited mobility, and long-term medical needs. Some injuries may require surgery, pain management, or ongoing physical therapy, leading to significant expenses over time. Fortunately, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation laws provide benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. What Are Common … Read More »
