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Not surprisingly, amputations are one of the worst injuries a worker can suffer. An amputation can mean the worker cannot return to their job. In some cases, these workers may also be unable to care for their family. Sadly, a worker at RPS Composites Alabama Inc....
Warmer weather is just around the corner and this means more people will be riding motorcycles. If you have a motorcycle, it's extremely important to balance the excitement of riding with a few safety practices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Once again, computers are being recalled due to the potential for the battery to catch fire. This time, the computers in the recalls are:Lenovo ThinkPad laptops - The specific model involved in the recall is the 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptop. The...
You know that construction is a dangerous industry, but do you know what to do if you are injured in a construction accident? It can be confusing, especially when there are multiple parties and employers on a jobsite. You may also be scared of losing your job if you...
We have known that falls are dangerous for elderly people for many years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one reason for death from injuries among senior citizens age 84 and over. They are the second most common...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report on the most common fatal work injuries in 2016. Once again topping the list are accidents involving transportation. In fact, the number of fatal work transportation accidents is now 40 percent of all...
Like any toys, children’s makeup sets are supposed to be fun, and more importantly, safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.In late December, the makeup and jewelry store Claire’s announced a recall of nine of their products. The makeup sets are being...
We all speed sometimes, especially on our drive to work, but is it worth it? As drivers, we are convinced that speeding will get us to our destination significantly sooner than following the speed limit. However, this is not often the case.A study by the University of...
Buying a defective product can be at best frustrating and at worst dangerous or fatal. Perhaps the scariest aspect of defective products is that we often don’t know they are defective or dangerous until it is too late.In the case of dangerous window blinds, however,...
Screen time, or use of smartphones, tablets and TVs, gives many parents an easy fix to keep their children entertained or help them learn. But how much is too much?Data from the nonprofit organization Common Sense Media shows that kids age eight and younger are...
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