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Correct medication lists could reduce error risk
For patients in Florida, medication errors are among the most common yet dangerous medical mistakes committed by health care professionals. Incorrect prescriptions can lead to severe side effects or interactions with other medications, causing severe injuries or permanent harm. In some cases, these errors are at least partially caused by a lack of adequate… Read More »
Guarding machines can prevent accidents
Plant workers in Florida and throughout the country can face many dangers from portable tools, shears and other equipment. For instance, they could get their hands or clothes caught in moving parts, which could result in losing fingers or experiencing other injuries. They could also be hurt by sparks, nip points or other hazards… Read More »
Your safety at work: do you know your rights?
Do you know what hidden threats could be compromising your safety in the workplace? Are you aware of the various things that could cause you harm at any point in the workplace? No matter what type of job you have, it is possible you could suffer injury or become ill due to something related… Read More »
If you fell in a store, do you know who is to blame?
When you head out for groceries or to shop, you are likely not thinking about the various ways you could end up hurt. Visiting a store is not a dangerous activity, but there are certain hazards that could place you at risk of an injury. Slip-and-fall injuries are some of the most common personal… Read More »
Operation Safe Driver Week focuses on speeding
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be holding its Operation Safe Driver Week from July 14 to 20. This will impact both motor vehicle and commercial vehicle drivers in Florida and across the U.S. This annual event is a period of increased enforcement of traffic laws. Police will be stopping any drivers engaging in… Read More »
Half of anxiety patients misdiagnosed as schizophrenic
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that many schizophrenia patients are being misdiagnosed by non-specialty physicians; in reality, many of these patients suffer from anxiety. This should be of interest to some in Florida, especially those who suffer from anxiety because the two conditions share similar symptoms like auditory hallucinations. The study involved… Read More »
Toxic chemicals threaten workers on the job
Workplace injuries in Florida can be caused by a wide range of issues, from slip-and-fall accidents and repetitive strain injuries to toxic chemical exposure on the job. One guide aims to protect workers by informing them about potentially dangerous chemicals that may be found in the workplace. Some advocacy groups say that regulatory agencies… Read More »
How AI technology is improving construction worker safety
Anyone working in the construction industry in Florida or any other state is involved with a profession that presents inherent risks. In fact, construction employees are five times more likely to be fatally injured on the job than other workers. It’s because of the potentially dangerous nature of this profession that artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Early care after car accidents equals early cure
Are you a victim of a car accident in Florida? Various factors will determine the severity of your injuries. These include the speed of the vehicles when they collided, where you sat in the car, the location of the impact and whether you wore a seat belt. Most crash victims experience significant mental trauma… Read More »
How to protect eyesight at work
There are over 700,000 eye injuries that occur on the job each year. However, there are ways that workers in Florida and throughout the country can keep their eyesight intact. For instance, it is good to keep exposure to blue light to a minimum as it can help workers avoid digital eyestrain syndrome. This… Read More »
