When concerns are raised about the state of nursing homes, they are usually centered on systematic abuse and neglect. These concerns and horror stories often paint dramatized pictures of inherently mean and spiteful nursing home employees that try and make their...
Report: Caught-in/between fatalities rising in construction
For construction workers, safety awareness remains a priority every day. This group of workers faces hazards that most people in the sit-at-your-desk working world can only imagine. Construction worker injuries and deaths are often attributed to what the Occupational...
Scaffold injuries in construction
The construction industry is high-risk in terms of safety. Many accidents happen in different forms, and most commonly they are related to structures and scaffolding. In fact, the hazards relating to falls are the leading cause of workplace deaths among construction...
Treating dog bite scarring
Being a victim of a dog attack can be a scary experience that will likely change the way that you see dogs. It may leave both physical and emotional scars that will take time to heal. Each year, it is estimated that around 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the...
Emotional abuse in nursing homes
It is heartbreaking for a person to find out that his or her loved one is suffering from verbal abuse in a nursing home. A nursing home should be a place where elderly and vulnerable people are treated with care and respect, allowing them to live their lives in...
Can you identify safety hazards in construction?
There are many safety hazards on construction sites that can injure workers and others in close proximity to the sites. If you are on or near a job site, it's vital to your health and well-being to be able to identify and avoid common safety hazards. Below are some...
