Pennsylvania is serious about trying to protect its road crews. As workers start gearing up for the spring roadway repairs, state officials are getting aggressive about fining drivers who exceed the posted speed limit or exhibit otherwise reckless behavior in...
Remarrying? Create an estate plan before saying ‘I do’
When an older Pennsylvanian – say, over age 50 – remarries, they could be entering the marriage with children who are on their own and have considerable assets, such as a home, investments or a healthy retirement account. You know that one day, you want those children...
How to check the appropriateness and condition of your hard hat
Many work scenarios require head protection. If you work in a field that requires a hard hat, it’s a good idea to double-check that your workplace is providing safe gear for you. Head injuries can be serious. Workers in the path of falling objects, in danger of...
Pedestrians and highways: A dangerous area to traverse
In most cases, pedestrians know that they should not be on interstates outside their vehicles. Unfortunately, there are times when people do need to be on the side of the road or to get out of their vehicles. Police officers making a traffic stop, a person changing a...
Occupational skin diseases: What workers should know
When you think about “occupational injuries,” you probably think mostly about broken bones, injured backs and damaged hands. You probably don’t think about dermatological injuries -- even though they’re very common. According to the National Institute for Occupational...
