National Farm Safety and Health Week 2021, hosted by the National Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), takes place from September 19th-25th with the theme “Farm Safety Yields Real Results.” Safety Resources for Farmers This year’s event includes educational webinars and other resources on the following topics: Tractor Safety Rural Roadway Safety Overall Farmer Health Safety […]
What is a Premise Liability Injury Case?
Property owners and operators can sometimes be held legally responsible for injuries that occur due to unsafe conditions on their property. This is known as premise liability. Injury cases related to premise liability can happen in a variety of locations, indoors and outdoors. Slip and fall accidents commonly lead to premise liability injuries, but other […]
What You Should Know About Broken Bones in Car Accidents
More than 2.3 million Americans are seen in an emergency department due to car accidents each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the many car accident injuries that can require emergency care, broken bones and bone fractures are some of the most common. After all, the impact of collision […]
Staying Independent: Making Home Safer for Older Americans
May is Older Americans Month! It’s a great time to think about ways to keep the older adults in your life safe, happy, and independent. After all, the CDC reports that someone age 65 or older falls every minute of every day in the United States. Falls can lead to serious injuries, so any steps […]
Workplace Safety: Work to Zero
Workplace fatalities have reached the highest levels since 2007. The National Safety Council is working to change that. The goal? Zero work-related deaths in the United States. Work-Related Injuries Although workplace safety has come a long way, there is still work to be done to keep employees safe on the job. The number of preventable […]