Pennsylvania residents know that in today's busy environment, many people cannot find the time to sleep enough. While this is a common complaint for many adults, it can also become a deadly problem when mixed with driving. Drowsy driving, caused from fatigue and lack...
A research team at the University of Pennsylvania has developed a polymer-based material that changes colors based on how hard it is hit. The material could be added to protective headgear worn by athletes, soldiers and workers to indicate when they have suffered a...
According to OSHA, there is a chance of infection whenever eyewash stations are not properly overseen. Such stations are required whenever a worker may encounter substances with more than 0.1 percent or greater formaldehyde. They must also be present whenever a person...
Due to the risk of long-term injury or death from an amputation, OSHA has begun a campaign to increase worker safety in especially hazardous industries. The federal agency is targeting sawmills, commercial bakeries and retail establishments in Pennsylvania and around...
Pennsylvania families with loved ones working in the mining industry may be concerned about on-the-job hazards and safety. On Aug. 3, three mining workers across the country perished in separate work-related incidents in three different states. An official with the...
Until recently, Pennsylvania physicians have relied on magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography scans in order to determine the severity of brain trauma. The traditional images only supply a part of the picture when cerebral injury occurs, though, as...
Pennsylvania employees likely know that workplace safety depends on being alert and watching out not just for themselves, but also for their coworkers. However, when an employee is alone, working in an isolated or out-of-the way location, there are certain concerns...
Pennsylvania residents may be familiar with research detailing how workers in the health care industry tend to suffer a high rate of workplace injuries. The RN Work Project recently looked into the workplace hazards faced by nurses, and their findings were published...