The dangers of lead have been known at least since the early days of the Roman Empire. Arsenic, too, has a well-documented history as a poisonous substance. Cadmium is increasingly known as such a substance as well. And yet these substances continue to pose work...
Month: June 2012
Armed Standoff in Doylestown is Reminder of Law Enforcement Job Dangers
By any measure, law enforcement officers have one of the most dangerous jobs there is. Nationally, 134 police and sheriff's patrol officers were killed on the job in 2010. Nonfatal injuries are also very common. In Pennsylvania, a vivid reminder of the potential for...
Painkillers Are Often Overused to Treat Workplace Injuries
When someone gets hurt on the job, doctors are sometimes too quick to prescribe powerful drugs to treat the symptoms of those injuries. These strong painkillers, which include drugs such as OxyContin, Percocet and Duragesic, may hurt more than help the injured worker....
Carpal Tunnel Can Occur on Construction Sites as Well as in Offices
Carpal tunnel injuries do not only affect office workers and grocery store clerks. Construction workers and others who perform heavy labor are also definitely at risk of this type of job-related injury. This is because carpal tunnel syndrome can be brought on or made...
Inspections Do Help Prevent Workplace Accidents
How effective are government safety inspections in protecting workers from injuries? In recent years, many people have questioned the role of government. President Reagan, as a candidate, famously said the government should get off the backs of the American people....