Author Archives: Victor Musleh Jr.
Construction workers exposed to dangerous silica dust
Construction workers in Florida may be exposed to particularly high levels of silica dust when chipping and crushing concrete and other materials. In some cases, the level of exposure could rise to over 10 times the permitted amount according to federal OSHA workplace safety regulations, one study indicates. Researchers collected samples from the breathing… Read More »
Be prepared to handle a car accident
Considering the number of vehicles on Florida roadways and throughout the country, car accidents are bound to happen. While most auto accidents are considered minor in nature, the average driver will be involved in at least one accident over their lifetime. That’s why it’s imperative to know what to do and what not to… Read More »
When having a baby becomes a high-risk situation
If you’re one of many Florida women who are currently expecting a baby or have recently given birth, you have every right to be proud of yourself for making it through roughly nine months of pregnancy. Whether this is your first child or you have gone through similar experiences many times in the past,… Read More »
Which days of the week are most dangerous for Florida travelers?
When you get behind the wheel to drive to work, to the store or to take your kids to school, how much thought do you give to the day of the week in relation to your risk for collision? If you answered, “None at all,” you are likely not alone in your opinion. Most… Read More »
“Never events” can devastate patient health
“Never event” is a term that is used to describe medical errors so shocking that they should never occur to Florida patients. It was originally coined to describe events like surgery on the wrong location, but has since been expanded to involve harmful medical events that are unambiguous, serious and typically preventable. In most… Read More »
Woman’s death on subway stairs highlights inaccessibility issue
Florida parents who have struggled on stairways with strollers may have heard about a mother who died after falling down the stairs in a New York City subway station. She was attempting to take her stroller down the stairs in a station without an elevator. The child was found conscious. The woman’s death highlighted… Read More »
Study finds drivers texting, emailing more
Drivers in Florida and across the U.S. are using their cell phones to text and send emails more frequently than they did a few years ago, according to a new study. The study, which was released on Jan. 24, was conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In order to obtain the findings,… Read More »
How to avoid driving while not fully awake
For some Florida residents, it may be impossible to avoid driving while drowsy. However, there are steps that people can take to avoid operating a motor vehicle while tired. If there is a passenger in the vehicle, that person could take over driving duties while the original driver takes a nap. A passenger may… Read More »
Hurt in grocery store? You have options
When you go to the grocery store, you are probably not thinking about the various risks involved with that simple errand. You expect to come home with what you need to make dinner, and not necessarily an injury from an unexpected accident. In reality, however, people suffer injuries in grocery store accidents all the… Read More »
How doctors can reduce the risk for medication errors
Doctors in Florida, especially those who frequently prescribe painkillers and antibiotics, should know that medication errors are a common hazard. According to FDA estimates, 1.3 million people in the U.S. are injured every year as a result of medication errors. These mistakes can arise in the prescription, dispensing or administration stage, or they can… Read More »
