The Link Between Talcum Powder and Cancer

Talcum powder, or baby powder, is a product that most people have in their medicine cabinet. In addition to other common uses, like providing relief from diaper rash, it is widely used by women as a moisture-absorbing personal hygiene powder. Few products have had a more wholesome image than Johnson’s Baby Powder, but that image
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Fatal Accident Site Raises Concerns Over Speed Limit Violations

Speeding is one of the top causes of fatal car accidents. When cars are traveling too fast in a residential area, it can be particularly devastating because there are pedestrians walking along the side of the road or crossing the street. Recently, there have been a growing number of accidents in the west end of
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How Claims Adjusters Investigate Workers’ Comp Claims

Workplace injuries can happen when you least expect it, whether you work in the construction industry or in an office setting. Serious injuries can result in costly medical bills, lost wages, and permanent disability if the injury prevents you from returning to work at all. When this happens, workers depend on, and are entitled to
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Warm Weather Driving Hazards

The spring season is in full swing, which means that everything is coming back to life. The temperatures are rising and more people are out and about enjoying the warmer weather. Unfortunately, it also means a rise in car accidents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Road Weather Management Program, over half of all
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Commuting Habits Impact Safety

It is widely known that truck drivers spend long hours on the road, often with too little sleep between shifts. This can lead to devastating truck accidents when a drowsy truck driver either falls asleep at the wheel or fails to keep their attention focused on the road. Some truck drivers have a lengthy commute
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Spike in Marijuana Use Linked to Increase in Fatal Wrecks

For marijuana enthusiasts, April 20th has become the unofficial holiday to celebrate all things cannabis. There is some speculation about how this date became Weed Day, including a possible nod to a Bob Dylan song, and a group of friends known as the Waldos, who, in the early 1970s, got together every day at 4:20
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Hierarchy of Controls in the Workplace

Every employee is entitled to a safe work environment, regardless of where he or she works. Certain industries, including construction, warehouse, and transportation tend to be particularly dangerous, resulting in the most workplace injuries and fatalities. Employers have a fundamental responsibility to control the level of exposure that employees have to occupational hazards. The National
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