Nursing can be a dangerous profession; nurses are frequently exposed to illnesses, harsh chemicals, potential hazards, violent patients and other scenarios that can lead to sickness or injury. Here are a few ways that nurses can avoid danger and protect themselves...
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Who is most likely to suffer a dog bite?
Over the past decade, dog bites have become an increasingly greater public health concern. As a result of a bite from a dog, you or a family member could experience a debilitating injury, contract an infection or face a psychological disorder related to trauma. While...
No more stoplights in Pennsylvania? It could happen
If Pennsylvania were to follow Washington state's lead, they could improve roadway safety by eliminating stoplights in favor of roundabouts. Roundabouts, traffic circles, or rotaries were proven to reduce automobile accidents by a significant amount, according to...
Older, unsafe vehicles usually driven by teens, seniors
A team of researchers in Pennsylvania have found that newly licensed teens and adults aged 65 and older tend to drive older vehicles more than do middle-aged drivers. The unfortunate thing about this is that older vehicles are relatively unsafe and that teens and...
Femur fractures in the wake of a high-impact car accident
One of the most serious injuries that a car accident can lead to is a femur fracture. The femur being the strongest bone in the human body, it won't normally break except in a high-impact crash. Such crashes, Pennsylvania residents should know, can lead to other...
Why do dogs bite?
Dog attacks can result in serious injury. Understanding why dogs bite can help you avoid aggression when interacting with an animal. Review the common reasons a dog bite may occur, even when a dog has never attacked before. Fear or perceived threat A dog will bite...
BLS reports 2% increase in work-related deaths
Work-related deaths may be on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in its annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that there were 5,250 cases of fatal work injuries in the previous year, which was 2%...
Dog bite victims are usually children
Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that about 885,000 people in Pennsylvania and around the country seek medical attention each year after being bitten by a dog. Media reports about the issue often focus on dangerous breeds like pit...
Deadly bicycle crash statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has gathered and published the official accident report for bicyclists in the United States in 2018. This data comes from traffic reports and a variety of other sources. The report breaks down the bicycle crash...
How can nurses protect themselves from hazards?
Nurses in Pennsylvania find themselves dealing with multitudes of hazards on the job. For example, lifting a patient could lead to an injury that requires significant time away from work. Perhaps asking for assistance or using a lifting device in such a situation...