Author Archives: Victor Musleh Jr.
Miners, oil and gas extraction workers at risk for hearing loss
Florida residents who work in the gas and oil extraction and mining industries are at risk for hearing loss, according to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine’s new study. In fact, around 61% of all workers in those industries have experienced dangerous levels of on-the-job noise. Researchers found that 24% of all miners exposed… Read More »
Medication errors threaten patient health
When Florida residents go to the hospital or visit a doctor, they expect to receive care that can improve their condition. However, medication errors can pose a serious threat to any patient’s health. Taking prescribed medication is the most common form of treatment for an array of conditions. In addition, multiple people, including doctors,… Read More »
Safety technologies could reduce car accident risk
Many drivers in Florida have noticed an increasing amount of automated safety features offered on cars when they go to buy a new vehicle. Some might wonder how much value they have. While fully self-driving cars are still some time into the future, automated features aim to help drivers and make the roads safer…. Read More »
Do you pay attention to warehouse hazards while on the job?
Every worker has duties expected of them. Because each type of job is different, the potential hazards that you and other workers could face daily also differ. As someone who works in a Florida warehouse, you face risks on a daily basis that could result in serious injuries in the event of an on-the-job… Read More »
Floor markings in the workplace and their advantages
Employers in Florida may not have all the mandatory floor markings in their facility. Every job site comes with unique safety hazards, and floor markings can help in identifying these. Workers can then more easily see where the loading dock is or where there are ramps and beams. Employers could go the extra mile… Read More »
The consequences of drunk driving
Drunk driving crashes kill more than 10,000 people every year in Florida and across the U.S. Alcohol is known to negatively affect the central nervous system, and even a small amount of it can cause drivers to have divided attention or impaired judgment-making abilities. If they drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08… Read More »
Subaru Crosstrek tops list of cars with most crashes in U.S.
The 2019 Subraru Crosstrek was a top safety pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and yet this same car topped the list of 10 newer vehicles that have been involved in the most at-fault car crashes. Drivers in Florida may want to see if their vehicle has made the list, which is… Read More »
Common medical mistakes
Florida residents might be surprised to learn that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America. Understanding how common types of mistakes occur could help people protect their health. When one has a health condition or undergoes surgery, different devices like ventilators or catheters might be used. While helpful, this also… Read More »
Whiplash can be a much more serious injury than you think
After being in a car accident, you probably expected to be in some degree of pain. After all, your body doesn’t stop as quickly as your vehicle. Since you didn’t have any significant injuries that you could see, you may have skipped going to see a Florida doctor for an examination. The next day,… Read More »
A day of shopping could leave you seriously injured
When you left your house to go shopping, your biggest concern was probably staying within your budget. Perhaps you were looking for something in particular. Then again, maybe you were just out to window shop in the hopes of finding something you didn’t know you wanted. In any case, your shopping trip went from… Read More »
