For many industrial workers, using portable power tools is a way of life. This can include everything from drills to circular saws to grinders (and that is just the start). While using portable power tools on the job may be unavoidable, and is a great way to work in...
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How to avoid trouble when operating a forklift
Are you staffed with the responsibility of operating a forklift on a daily basis? Is this something you enjoy, as long as you are able to remain safe? If you have been operating a forklift for many years, you may assume that you know everything. Unfortunately, it only...
What if your doctor fails to diagnose gestational diabetes?
During pregnancy, many mothers worry about the health of their child as well as their own well-being. That is why it is important to get regular check-ups and bring up any concerns with your doctor. However, what happens if a condition, such as gestational diabetes,...
The diagnosis is cancer. Wait, no it isn’t.
Let’s say you’re in the doctor’s office. You were called in to follow up on a biopsy that was conducted a few days ago. The doctor sits you down and explains the difficult news: you have cancer. Thoughts race through your mind: concerns about...
Here are some top causes of industrial workplace accidents
Industrial accidents happen from time to time. Even when employees and employers are doing whatever they can to prevent trouble, there is always the potential of something bad happening. For example, one employee may act in a negligent manner, thus putting many others...
Failure to treat or erroneous treatment can be fatal
It goes without saying that most people put a high level of trust in their medical team. From nurses to doctors to pharmacists, they trust these people to provide high quality care and medical advice. But what happens if something goes wrong? Is it possible that a...
Is your child’s cerebral palsy due to a preventable birth injury?
Every expectant parent hopes and wishes for a healthy child. Many expectant mothers go to great lengths to offer their unborn child the best opportunities for health as they grow and develop. This typically includes prenatal care, extra vitamins, appropriate exercise...
4 things you may not know have been linked to cancer
You're in your 40s now, and you're starting to think about cancer. You're not worried, per se, but you have a family and you own your business, so there's a lot at stake. You also know many of the common cancer causes and you do what you can to avoid them. You smoke...