Avoiding Injury

How to Avoid Injury From Heavy Equipment at Work

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

2023-06-05T23:28:58-04:00May 20th, 2023|Avoiding Injury|

Debunking Health Myths

There are many health myths out there that have become a part of mainstream culture, yet are dangerously outdated or even misguided. The truth is that nutritional science is still in its early stages, and there is a lot that we don’t know about how our bodies work. For example, the common adage that weight

2023-05-10T22:41:21-04:00May 6th, 2023|Avoiding Injury|

Ergonomics in Dentistry: Work Without Pain

Due to the high rate of injury and discomfort, it is important for dental professionals to be familiar with ergonomics in dentistry. Dentists, hygienists and assistants must sit in awkward positions for long periods of time. They must also hold small instruments and perform precise arm and hand movements. There are many things dental professionals

2023-05-10T22:37:49-04:00April 29th, 2023|Avoiding Injury, Workplace Safety|

Car Safety with Children

Car safety with children is one of the most important topics for many parents. Riding around with young, loud, unruly children in the car can create quite a hazard. It’s important to understand your state’s rules about car seats. Additionally, it’s helpful to prepare your car in advance so that you can entertain your children

2023-04-03T22:00:43-04:00April 1st, 2023|Avoiding Injury, Cars|

De-Icing Your Car and Driveway

Properly de-icing your car and driveway is important this time of year because they can present hazards as well as liabilities. Every year, many accidents are caused by ice on the road. Some of them are more avoidable than others. Driving around with low visibility can be extremely dangerous, so taking the time to properly

2023-01-16T22:49:36-05:00January 22nd, 2023|Avoiding Injury, Car Accidents|

Who is Liable if You Slip on Ice?

If you slip on ice and injure yourself, can you make a case to get some compensation? Who is at fault for a fall? The answer can be complicated, and a lot depends on your specific circumstances. Slip and fall injuries often are not serious, however, they can sometimes lead to large medical bills. Therefore,

2023-01-16T22:53:10-05:00January 16th, 2023|Avoiding Injury, Personal Injury|

The Importance of Seatbelts

Seatbelts are one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are safer on the road. It’s against the law for anybody to be operating or riding in a vehicle without proper restraints. For adults and older children, this means a belt. And for young children and babies, this means the correct size of the

2023-01-16T22:44:26-05:00January 8th, 2023|Avoiding Injury, Car Accidents|