Seeking care in an emergency room isn’t something that most people do unless there’s something severely wrong. When you first get to the emergency department, a member of the medical team will likely evaluate your condition to determine how serious it is. This is...
Year: 2021
Year: 2021
Steps you can take to avoid a wrong-way driver
Perhaps the best way to avoid a wrong-way driver is to stay off of the road after dark. Most of these accidents happen at night, and most involve some level of impairment from alcohol and/or drugs. If you stay home at the times when these crashes are most likely to...
Why good grip is important for work shoes in any industry
Workers at factories, retail shops and even restaurants are often subject to strict wardrobe requirements. Not only do they need to adhere to specific dress code requirements, but they often also need to purchase certain kinds of shoes. Non-slip shoes or even...
Does a recall affect your product liability claim?
A recall is a notification that the manufacturer of an item has determined to be defective. Recalls are often issued when it becomes clear there is a serious safety risk associated with using the product or if there is evidence that releasing the product into commerce...
Can fallen leaves really be dangerous?
Many people enjoy the colors and visual settings that are commonly associated with fall. One further aspect of the change in seasons is that leaves fall from the trees. This can create picturesque surroundings and a serene atmosphere. However, and this may come as a...
There is no place for distractions in an operating room
If someone you love was injured or passed away as a result of surgery, you may question if surgical errors played a role. It may be the reality that the operation went wrong because of mistakes caused by distractions. In fact, studies have shown that interruptions and...
The potential dangers of scaffolding platforms
There are numerous risks associated with construction sites. Often, workers have to negotiate the use of heavy machinery and cumbersome, dangerous tools. However, scaffolding is one commonplace hazard that is often overlooked. Research suggests that scaffolding...
Eli Lilly recall tied to issues at one of its Midwestern plants
Problems with medications that result in product recalls can result from any number of issues. In the case of a recent recall by Eli Lilly of some of its glucagon injection kits, there seem to have been longstanding issues at the site where the kits originated. Last...
What are the 3 industries with the biggest workplace risks?
Some jobs are far more dangerous than others. Someone who works in an office, for example, has a lower risk of an injury than someone who works on a farm. What kinds of careers have the highest injury rates in the United States? Aircraft pilots and flight engineers...
Why do you have to circle the operation site before anesthesia?
The technology used for surgical procedures has increased by staggering amounts in recent years. There are robotic surgical systems that can perform procedures without a doctor physically touching the patient. There are more forms of anesthesia now than in the past...