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...
