Why safety training is so critical for construction workers
The existence of OSHA regulations isn’t the only reason that construction companies need to adhere to rigorous safety training standards. When it comes to reducing risks on the job, the best strategies aren’t always obvious. It’s up to employers to teach their workers the right ways to protect themselves and...
What contributes to medical mistakes?
Our system of medical care isn’t perfect. Yet that’s no excuse for the untold medical errors that harm innocent patients every year. In fact, according to researchers at John Hopkins, medical malpractice is surpassed only by heart disease and cancer as the leading cause of death among Americans. It’s clear...
Industrial fires: Top 5 contributing factors
Industrial fires and explosions are a major risk at worksites across the country. Warehouses, processing plants, mills and the like are fraught with fire hazards. Although detailed safety regulations are designed to prevent tragic fires, they still happen with unfortunate regularity. Nationwide, there are more than 35,000 industrial fires each...
Parking lot accidents: Why most drivers underestimate the dangers
For most Americans, parking lots are an unavoidable part of everyday life. You navigate them while coming to and from work, getting groceries, running errands and going about your life. Even though we spend so much time in them, it’s easy to forget that parking lots can be dangerous –...
How a concussion can impact your everyday life
We tend to think of concussions as mild, temporary injuries. They’re actually a form of traumatic brain injury – in fact, the most common form. Concussions account for a staggering 75 percent of all brain injuries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They happen in car...