You are worried about your new baby. As beautiful as he is, something does not seem right. He seems slower to respond to things than your daughter was. The terrible thought crosses your mind that he may have suffered a birth injury, which damaged his brain. A constant...
The nerves that run between the shoulders and the neck are known as the brachial plexus, and some babies suffer injuries to these nerves during the labor and delivery process. This happens in approximately one to three births out of every 1,000. In each of these...
Construction sites use a wide variety of tools—saws, sanders, hydraulic lifts, lathes and more—to get the job done. However, these tools can pose a significant risk to workers and passers-by alike. More power can often mean more severe injuries. Power tools make your...
In the construction industry, you know you face a lot of fall risks. Every time you climb a ladder or walk on a roof, there is a chance that you could slip and find yourself plummeting toward the ground below. In that split-second, how you react can play a big part in...
You have been working in construction for years, and you know how to keep yourself safe. You do trust, however, that others who sign off on equipment have done their due diligence to make sure that there are no obvious defects. When you got up onto scaffolding to...
Electricity is such a necessity in modern society that even outdoor structures typically have outlets and wiring available. Almost everyone working in construction will have to come into close contact with wiring at some point, even if they don't actually install it...
You set up a ladder to install a pair of lights. It’s an exterior job, but you do have a nice concrete slab below the wall, providing a sound foundation. You climb the ladder and install the first light with no problem. Then you look over at the second box, where you...
Prescription medications are often the fastest and most convenient solution to modern medical issues. Physicians can prescribe drugs that help lower your cholesterol, reduce your likelihood of a blood clot and even balance out your moods. With all of those potential...
Construction workers face many hazards on a daily basis. It is up to the construction companies to ensure that these workers are safe as they handle their job duties. The Occupational and Safety Health Administration has found that there are four types of accidents...
On a recent evening at the southern edge of New York City, a car raced through a red light. Sometimes a driver can get away with such a dangerous maneuver, but this was not one of those times. As the Hyundai sped into the intersection of Avenue Z and Ocean Parkway, it...
