Surviving a car crash can be a harrowing experience, even if you have relatively few injuries. A collision in any way will likely lead to some soreness, whiplash, or bruising. However, a more serious crash could result in more serious or even life-threatening injuries. If you find yourself in a situation where you believe you’re
There are risks that come with working in a hospital anytime, but especially now during COVID-19, there are even more things to consider. In a hospital, there are roles including nurses, doctors, office staff, cafeteria workers, and many more. There are elements to hospital safety that are even more important now than ever to keeping
Think about how many times a week (or even a day) you order something online. Every time you click "order" from Amazon, there is a whole chain of events and people work to get the order to your door. The last step in that process is the person who delivers the package to your house.
Hurricane preparation is incredibly important no matter where you live, but especially if you live in areas that are prone to storms. A little preparation up front will keep you safer if a hurricane does come your way. Gather an emergency kit to keep in your home or car so you’re always prepared. Make a
If you encounter road rage on the roadway, it can be quite scary and even dangerous. Some people can be very calm in in-person situations, but when they get behind the wheel, their tempers flare. There are even cases where drivers commit crimes because of their road rage. If you encounter another driver who seems
Job-related chronic pain can be debilitating and can lead to permanent damage being done to your body. Some jobs are more likely to lead to the kinds of injuries and motions that cause chronic pain than others. If you are suffering from long-term discomfort, don’t suffer in silence. Speak to your healthcare provider to see
Parking lots can be a prime spot for auto accidents to happen. Even during this pandemic, parking lots are very busy. Many people are doing curbside take-out for restaurants or pick-up lanes for online order from stores. This increases the opportunity for busy, preoccupied drivers to cause an accident. Here are some key steps to
Driving on a clear day is ideal. However, we can not always predict or control the weather we are going to be driving in, Rain, fog, snow, smoke and darkness all can make it more difficult to see when you are driving. The less you can see ahead of you, the higher your risk for
Delayed injuries after car accidents are sometimes hard to spot. You’re dealing with the hassle of the insurance companies and car damage. So a relatively minor injury can sometimes go unnoticed for several days. However, it’s important to take stock of any symptoms after an accident, no matter how small, and alert your doctor. This
As an employer, it’s important to know how to avoid injury from heavy equipment at work. These types of workplace accidents can be very dangerous. Not to mention a legal headache. All employees working at a site with any sort of large machinery need to know the dangers. All employers should give proper training to