EMS Worker Fatigue Is a Big Problem, but Solutions Are Available
March 26,2018
Hoping to reduce work-related fatigue among emergency medical services professionals, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the National Association of State EMS Officials partnered to establish a series of guidelines. Thousands of pieces of literature regarding EMS workplace fatigue were reviewed by a panel of experts. Included were recent research which illustrated that more than half of EMS workers are expe...
Do “April 20” Vehicle Crashes tell us about the Dangers of Driving Impaired?
March 08,2018
An obscure theory that America's highways are less safe on April 20, a day when marijuana smokers publicly celebrate the use of their drug of choice, seems to be gaining traction. A 2016 study reveals an increase in accident insurance claims in three U.S. states where recreational marijuana use is legal. Some researchers with St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver – just over the border with Washington state – where recre...
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, Protect Your Vision
March 06,2018
As many as 2,000 people a day injure their eyes while on the job. One out of 10 end up missing at least one day of work while recovering. Of the total number of work-related eye injuries, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says 10 to 20 percent will result in temporary or permanent vision loss. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace eye injuries cost about $30...
Chain-Reaction Winter Weather Accidents Caused by Big Trucks
February 28,2018
Anyone who has driven in winter weather knows that traffic accidents can very easily occur during snowstorms, “zero-visibility” fog, or icy roads created by freezing rain. Though most people may be quick to blame these crashes on the weather, driver negligence quite often contributes to collisions and resultant injuries and deaths that might have been avoided if all motorists practiced safer driving in poor weather. This i...
Make Safety a Priority for Your Super Bowl Party
January 31,2018
The Super Bowl is likely the world’s most-popular “single day” sports event. It’s also a great excuse to get together with friends on a Sunday during the dead of winter. It doesn’t matter if you’re a football fan or not. After 50 plus years, the Super Bowl has transcended sport to become a cultural phenomenon – WITH a much-hyped halftime show. If you’re planning to host a Super Bowl party, it’s important...
