In the United States today, there are more surgery centers than hospitals, yet many people do not know the difference between the two. Surgery centers are locations outside of hospitals where minor surgeries can be performed at a lower cost to the consumer and the government. The first surgery centers began about 50 years ago… Read More
Tips for preventing ladder-related accidents
The American Ladder Institute designated March 2019 as National Ladder Safety Month, and it can serve as a good reminder to many in Pennsylvania, whether employers or employees, of the dangers associated with ladders. More than 300 people die in ladder-related accidents every year. The following are some tips for reducing the number of fatalities… Read More
Drowsy drivers cause more auto accidents than previously thought
Most people know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Despite that, many people will try to accomplish tasks when they’ve had very little rest. The fast pace of modern life means that some people will push themselves beyond their reasonable limits, leading to potentially dangerous consequences. If you’ve ever tried to drive after a… Read More
Link Between Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and Cancer
Johnson & Johnson, owners of Aveeno, Clean and Clear, Neutrogena, and Johnson’s product lines, offer a wide selection of skincare products for a variety of consumers. Generations of mothers have trusted Johnson’s baby powder to be safe to use for babies and young children. Johnson & Johnson markets their product as a safe way to… Read More
Wearable technology could reduce workplace accidents
Pennsylvania construction workers may soon be wearing hard hats with sensors and similar “wearables.” The purpose of this type of technology is to improve the safety and health of employees. However, some workers may not be so thrilled about technology that can track their movements because of concerns about too much oversight by watchful employers…. Read More
What Should You Do If You Are in a Car Accident?
In the aftermath of a car accident, it’s hard to think clearly and figure out the steps to take in order to keep yourself safe and file an insurance claim. If you find yourself in an accident, follow these steps: 1) Check yourself and passengers for injuries Before moving your vehicle or helping passengers, make… Read More
The odds of being hurt while hunting
When a person goes hunting in Pennsylvania, there is a chance that he or she could be accidentally shot. However, fewer than 1,000 hunters in the United States and Canada are shot in a given year. Of those who are shot, less than 75 will die from their injuries. Those deaths tend to be due… Read More
Cranking technique may help truckers avoid shoulder injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were more than 70,000 on-the-job shoulder injuries in 2016. Truck drivers in Pennsylvania may be especially vulnerable to shoulder injury when lowering or raising their trailers, a task known as cranking. A study published by the journal Applied Ergonomics on Oct. 3 examined the technique of 12… Read More
Questions abound about OSHA drones
In certain cases, OHSA is allowed to use drones to assist in investigations that take place in Pennsylvania and other states. However, contractors have many different concerns related to this practice. For instance, there may be many different employers working on a construction site. OSHA requires that an employer give permission before a drone is… Read More
A fatigued truck driver is a dangerous truck driver
Just about everyone with a driver’s license has gotten behind the wheel after not getting enough sleep. With the fast pace of life in this technological world, sleep may feel like a luxury. You may realize that it’s not the safest way to drive, but you figure that you aren’t far from your destination, so… Read More
