Workplace Burnout Can Make Jobs – and Roads – Less Safe
Recently, Nike participated in a growing trend amongst companies. The organization granted its employees in the corporate office a week off to “destress.” Matt Marrazzo, the company’s Senior Manager of Global Marketing Science, published the announcement on LinkedIn. His message expressed both gratitude and encouragement for being a part of the team and recognizing the…
Read MoreTrevor Noah Explains the Texas Two-Step
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s latest attempt to avoid liability in its wave of talcum baby powder lawsuits is drawing attention from the media and lawmakers. Their legal strategy, colloquially called the Texas Two-Step, takes advantage of a quirk in Texas law that allows corporations to effectively sidestep financial consequences from legal claims and payouts.…
Read MoreThe Latest Hospital Grades Are Out. How Did Maryland Do?
The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit healthcare watchdog group that grades more than 2,700 hospitals twice a year. The hospitals receive a letter grade from A to F based on their ability to protect patients from avoidable errors, accidents, or injuries. Maryland’s hospitals scored pretty well this round, though a high score does not indicate…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Workplace Accidents?
Regardless of whether you work in an office setting or a construction site, you are capable of suffering from a workplace accident. They can cause a significant amount of pain and stress for the employee, and can increase the work other employees must do, which in turn increases the risk of a worksite injury. Some…
Read MoreProposed Changes to Vision Standards for Truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a report from its medical review board concerning its plans about the federal driver vision standards. The agency plans to tighten federal driver vision standards for drivers with vision loss in one eye, while finding ways to simplify the process for qualified drivers. The agency first expressed…
Read MoreThe Nursing Shortage Is at Crisis Levels
From truckers to construction workers to grocery store clerks to nurses, mentioning that the front-line workers have “stepped up” during the pandemic is an understatement. Front-line workers have had to deal with issues such as burnout and fatigue while still being required to remain professional and perform their tasks to the best of their ability.…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Aduhelm, the New Alzheimer’s Drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made one of its most controversial decisions in the middle of the summer about Aduhelm, a new drug that is supposed to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug supposedly removes buildup of beta-amyloid proteins, which scientists believe are the root cause of brain cell death in patients with Alzheimer’s. Per…
Read MoreFDA Issues Order Against E-Cigarette Makers
E-cigarette companies strategize different marketing tactics that will help their nicotine-filled products appeal to the youth. One marketing tactic that is commonly executed is the use of appealing flavors associated with their products. Some e-cigarette companies name their flavored vapes after delicious treats, such as Apple Crumb and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, to make them more…
Read MoreWhat Is the FMCSA Hours-of-Service Waiver?
Many dangers can stem from a truck driver’s fatigue. When a truck driver is tired, his or her vision, reaction time, and judgment are extremely impaired. Fatal trucking accidents can occur due to fatigue, such as rollovers or sideswipes. To prevent fatigue from happening to truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established…
Read MoreSamantha Dos Santos Named Co-Chair of Public Service Committee
Samantha Dos Santos, Associate with Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., was recently named Co-Chair of the Public Service Committee under the New Lawyers’ Division (NLD) of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for the 2021-2022 year. As Co-Chair, Dos Santos works closely with the NLD’s Executive Board, assisting with the creation and implementation of community-based projects…
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