Office Holiday Party Injuries

With the holiday season in full swing, many employers throw holiday parties to build employee morale, show appreciation for a job well done, and enjoy each other’s company in a more relaxed setting. In some cases, however, a holiday party can get out of control, particularly when alcohol is being served. If an employee is
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Multi-Generational Workforce Impacts Workplace Safety

Today’s workforce is made up of multiple generations, including baby boomers, Generation X, and millennials. More people are working well into their 60s and 70s after the economic downturn of 2008 either cost them their job, or affected their retirement plans. With the multi-generational workforce comes unique challenges, particularly maintaining a safe work environment in
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Reckless Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash that Injured Six Victims

A multi-vehicle crash caused personal injuries for six victims on Thursday evening. The accident, which involved five vehicles, occurred around 6 pm in Towson, Maryland, and sent five people to the hospital. Before the crash, a driver from Westminster, Maryland was driving recklessly by weaving in and out of the lanes and using excessive speed
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Study Finds Procedure to Relieve Chest Pain is Ineffective

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of approximately 790,000 people each year from heart attacks alone. One of the most common treatment options is stenting, which involves inserting a tiny wire cage that opens-up blocked arteries. Doctors also use stents for the thousands of heart
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Caught In/Between Accidents

Avoiding workplace injuries can be challenging due to many unforeseen circumstances. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injuries that involve being caught in between machinery and objects are one of the most fatal hazards at construction sites. Being caught between a piece of heavy machinery or being in the swing radius of
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Carriers Ordered to Adopt New Truck Safety Technology

The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, also known as the Trucking Alliance, is urging all carriers to take proactive steps toward reducing truck accidents. For a carrier to qualify for membership in the Alliance, they must adopt certain advanced technologies believed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to be the most effective at
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Latest In-Vehicle Technology Creates More Driver Distractions

Today’s cars come with more technological bells and whistles than ever before. This allows drivers to do things like make a call, send a text, or use the navigation system simply by utilizing the in-vehicle voice command system. While this technology allows drivers to multitask while they are driving, it also creates a wide range
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