Working a night shift has been known to impact antioxidant activity and immune system function, among other markers of physical health. It can also lead to conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. However, what some people in Pennsylvania aren't aware of is...
Constant agitation and uncontrollable spasms are often experienced by victims of traumatic brain injury accidents in Pennsylvania. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the injury, treatment may involve surgery, a medication plan and extensive physical therapy to...
If a trucker is in poor health, they may not be a safe driver. This could have consequences for others on the road in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. If a driver has three or more medical conditions, their risk of getting into an accident could be up to four times greater...
Pennsylvania motorists who have smartphones and who tend to use them while they are driving should know that the behavior may increase their likelihood of getting in an accident. This conclusion is based on a review of data related to fatal traffic accidents and...
For Pennsylvania workers who work on loading docks, in fulfillment warehouses or around heavy machinery, near misses and close calls can be common. However, it also common for some to suffer serious injuries due to running into each other. Even near misses can also...
Back in 2016, through the efforts of Democrats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration began working on a rule that would set up criteria by which medical examiners could refer truck drivers for a sleep...
According to a AAA survey, 70 percent of Americans desire new technology in their cars, but only 24 percent feel that the technology already works perfectly. This is partly due to poor design choices on the part of car manufacturers. Another reason is that technology...
Many Pennsylvania workers are painfully aware that retiring at the age of 60 or 65 is no longer attainable. Because the retirement age is being pushed back, it is not uncommon for employers to have workers who are 70 to 75 years old, even in labor-intensive industrial...
Many Pennsylvania drivers become tense when in close proximity to semi-tractor trailers, and these stresses can sometimes become overwhelming when road conditions are poor and traffic is heavy. While navigating around large commercial vehicles may never bring joy to...
Construction workers in Pennsylvania should know that falls are the top cause of accidental fatalities at their jobs. In 2015, 350 of the 937 on-the-job fatalities that occurred at such workplaces around the country were the result of falls.According to the National...