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Buying a car? Don’t get a deadly model
You want to be safe on the roads, which is why you’re looking for a vehicle that is safer than others. Many vehicles have great safety ratings and aren’t involved in a lot of collisions. However, there are some that are in more crashes than others. Those deadly cars...
A worker suffers an injury every seven seconds
What can you do in seven seconds? Pour a cup of coffee to bring back to your desk? Ask a coworker how their weekend went? Check your email to see if there are any updates or notices from your supervisors? If you’re at work, not a lot gets done in seven seconds....
Precautions that can help you stay safe as a bicyclist
As summer approaches, many turn to bicycles as a way to get out of the house and exercise. Whether you are an avid cyclist or dusting off your bicycle to get some much-needed fresh air, taking a few precautions could help you stay safe on the road. Make sure your...
New vehicle combines a motorcycle and a car
Realistically, most people drive without passengers. How many people do you have commuting to work in five-passenger cars and SUVs with literally only the driver’s seat occupied? It’s a big reason that some cities have such a problem with traffic congestion. One...
The hazards of distribution center jobs
People who work in distribution centers and warehouses such as those operated by Wal-Mart and Amazon are at risk for numerous types of workplace injuries. Although injured employees can turn to workers’ compensation to manage the financial losses associated with...
Road crew safety tips
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...
