Recall Roll Call: October, 2022
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
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What is an arc flash?
What exactly is an arc flash and how often does it happen?
Latest Research on Spinal Cord Injury Improvements
In recent studies, researchers have been able to stimulate motor and sensory growth after spinal cord injury.
Last Year’s Boating Accident Statistics
Federal agencies did a deep dive into what caused boating accidents last year. Can you guess what topped the list?
Amazon’s Dangerous Trucking Contractors
A recent analysis showed that the trucking companies that deliver Amazon goods have poor safety ratings and higher fatalities.
Recall Roll Call: September, 2022
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
ER Wait Times: A Disturbing Trend
The doctor will see you…eventually. Just how long are the wait times in hospital ERs?
Hot Spots for Philadelphia Carjackings
Statistics from the Philadelphia Police Department and National Insurance Crime Bureau indicate there are some places and instances where carjackings are more likely to occur.
Unique Risks to Women in Construction
Women streaming in to fill the construction labor shortage are facing some unique risks, including safety issues.
Recall Roll Call: August, 2022
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Local Team Given $2m to Research Birth Injury
A Widener University professor has been awarded a 5-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help prevent and treat birth-related injury.
Stores and Restaurants Confront Rising Crime
Fearing harm to employees and patrons, grocery stores, restaurants and retail outlets are making operational changes in response to rising incidents of crime on the premises.
18-Year-Olds Driving 18-Wheelers
An article in the New Yorker detailed how, in an effort to ease the country’s supply chain issues, Congress has started a program that lowers the minimum age for driving 18-wheelers across state lines.
Safety Advocates Endorse New Construction Headgear
The U.S. construction industry has the greatest number of traumatic brain injuries, which is why head protection is so important. Now, a recent safety report says hard hats shouldn't be the helmet of choice.
How Often Do Surgical Errors Occur?
A recent distressing error during an operation in California begs this question: how often do surgical errors happen, and why?