Approximately 73% of the U.S.’s workforce — about 100 million people — are “knowledge workers” who work primarily in open office environments. These workers surf the web, write, gather information, and do all kinds of essential work. However, they don’t have to worry too much about physically laborious tasks and all the dangers associated with […]
New safety technology could reduce pedestrian fatalities. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has developed digital safety systems to spot pedestrians and automatically apply the vehicle’s brakes to reduce rising pedestrian fatalities. There are 6 million car accidents in the U.S. every year and 6,000 accidents involve the death of a pedestrian. That’s a 50% […]
Around 80% of seniors suffer from at least one chronic disease while 68% have two or more — but younger Americans certainly struggle with pain, as well. Workplace injuries happen all the time across the United States. Though outdoor, labor-intensive jobs are the most injury prone, injuries can occur in any career field, at any time, and […]
It’s no surprise that construction workers face some of the most dangerous workplace hazards out there. From the heavy machinery and tool use to the excessive heights and exposure to the elements, there are a lot of ways a job can go wrong — especially if OSHA standards are violated in favor of speed. New […]
A measles outbreak in Texas is a major warning sign of a public health calamity, experts say. According to the Houston Chronicle, five cases of measles were reported in the last week in the greater Houston area, making Texas the 11th state to report a measles outbreak in 2019. The five cases were announced Monday, […]
The European Union will be curbing its steel imports in response to U.S. steel tariffs. According to Reuters, the EU imposed a quota on low-cost steel imports on Saturday, February 2, to alleviate the concerns of EU steel producers. The two precious metals most often used in jewelry are alloys of silver and gold. Sheet metal […]
Mold is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellus filaments called hyphae. These fungi can be large, produce a rotten odor, and can completely ruin a residential or commercial property if left unattended. It only takes 48 hours for mold to set in and the longer an area remains moist, the more likely […]
With a market share of around 10%, the United States is the second largest construction market worldwide and continues to grow. Many manufacturing and industrial sectors are experiencing rapid growth, which is to be expected — but what’s unexpected, experts say, is the consistent construction of new hotels and hospitality structures in spite of “costly […]
The effects of back pain on the quality of life can last long after a patient has recovered. According to a new study published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research under the American College of Rheumatology, one out of every five patients with back pain report persistent disability, pain, and use of health care. […]
Botulinum toxin is a neurotic protein that temporarily paralyzes muscles when injected. It relaxes the muscles and causes a smoothing of the overlying skin, making it a very popular option to treat wrinkles in the cosmetics industry. Botox is great for tending to facial issues but actually has many other uses, as well. In addition […]