How is Louisiana doing when it comes to workplace safety? A recent survey points to it doing fairly well.The survey was by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey looked at private-sector workplace injury/illness rates for 2015 in different parts of the country. It...
Year: 2016
Crashes on private property in Louisiana
Public roads are not the only places motor vehicle accidents can occur here in Louisiana. Sometimes, such crashes occur on private property. For example, the parking lots of businesses are sometimes the scene of such an accident.There are various things that are...
Could the gut hold the key to better spinal injury recovery?
The gut probably isn’t something most would think of when it comes to spinal cord injuries. However, a recent study indicates that what is happening in a spine injury victim’s gastrointestinal tract might actually have significant implications regarding...
Hazardous drugs and health care workplaces
Medications are a major part of the health care industry. There are a great many different types of drugs that may be present in health care workplaces, like hospitals and health clinics.Different drugs can raise different concerns. Some raise worker safety concerns....
Teen driving: When a parent’s words and actions don’t match
The lessons and rules that parents provide their teens when it comes to driving can play a big role in steering their teens toward safe conduct behind the wheel. However, the effectiveness of such rules and lessons can be eroded when parents act in a way that is...
The big risks customer injuries can pose to retailers
Certain events have the potential to create real problems for a retail store. One is a customer suffering injuries on the premises. Customer injuries cannot only draw in bad publicity and be a customer-relations nightmare; they could also expose a retailer to costly...
Wood chipper mishaps can be devastating
A wood chipper is one of the many pieces of machinery a worker could end up using in connection to their job. Like many pieces of large machinery, wood chippers have aspects that could pose serious dangers. A wood chipper’s sharp blades and powerful nature are...
Premises Liability: Monroe vs. Wal-Mart
Slip and fall injuries are a type of personal injury that falls under a larger umbrella term called "premises liability." Slip and fall injuries are not always clear as we see in Monroe vs. Wal-Mart, Inc. Let's explore.According to the document from the United States...
Safety issues for grocery stores that serve prepared foods
Taking appropriate customer safety steps is critical for grocery stores. This includes keeping their aisles and other customer areas free of hazards that could cause falls or other accidents. It also includes making sure the food they make available to customers is...
Motor vehicle accidents: Louisiana crash sends dozens to hospital
Because of the recent flooding in Louisiana, there are workers who are arriving in the area to help with the cleanup. Unfortunately, some of those headed to the area may be unsafe drivers, potentially resulting in motor vehicle accidents. Police are currently...