Despite overwhelming knowledge of the many hazards and potential hazards that a worker may come in contact with in the construction industry, construction sites are often poorly maintained, inadequately supervised, and ongoing dangerous conditions remain unaddressed. In an environment and with business practices which favor accomplishing construction projects as quickly as possible, workers and employers
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The Risks of Using Forceps During Childbirth
According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the use of forceps during childbirth has steadily declined in U.S. hospitals and worldwide over the short term; dropping from .61 percent use in all births during 2012 to .59 percent use in 2013. Ideally, the use of forceps is meant to effectuate delivery and alleviate
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Is My Auto Accident Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2013, at least two out of every five fatal work injuries resulted from a motor vehicle accident. If you or someone you care about has been involved in a job-related vehicle accident, you may have questions you’d like answered. It is important to note that New
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OSHA Increases Protections for Construction Workers in Confined Spaces
Construction workers face numerous inherent dangers in their employment. From working several stories up along the steel I-beams of a new building to operating heavy earth-moving machinery/vehicles to exposure to high voltage and toxic chemicals, the potential for injury and death is significant for those in the construction industry. In the process of their duties, construction
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Did Your Newborn Suffer Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?
In the event that a complication arises or treatment of a neonate (a newborn less than four weeks old) is required after childbirth, doctors, nurses, and midwives are expected to timely respond appropriately, administering medical treatment within the standards of care accepted by the medical community. Prior to the diagnosis of any conditions, timely and
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