People in Ohio who work with electricity must be sure to wear person protective gear. Every year, about 2,000 people around the country end up in the hospital as a result of arc flash injuries, and around 400 of those people die from infection or burns. One man who...
Crash risk higher for truckers with multiple health problems
Truck drivers who work in Ohio understand the challenges of staying healthy. Long hours sitting in the cab, broken sleep patterns and truck stop food raise barriers to good health. When a trucker's health deteriorates, they generate more crashes, according to a study...
Stairway accidents common across all ages in Ohio
A study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that injuries incurred on stairs are common to all age groups. Researchers analyzed over 25 million cases of Americans going to the ER due to stairway injuries between the years 1990 and 2012; although the...
Drivers of older vehicles more likely to die in car crashes
Ohio parents who are thinking about buying an inexpensive used car for their teenagers who just got their drivers' licenses may be interested to learn that, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, the age of a vehicle affects a driver's...
4 ways to spot distracted drivers
Distracted driving is a significant problem. If you get into an accident because of a distracted driver, you could suffer a severe injury. Drivers who take their attention off the road by texting, putting on makeup or eating food for even a second put you at...
Dangers of falls at construction sites
Many Ohio residents work in the construction industry, which carries significant hazards. Falls are the top cause of work-related injuries and fatalities at construction sites. Because of the dangers that are presented by falls, the Occupational Safety and Health...
