The Hidden Shoulder Hazards in Construction Work — and How Workers Can Stay Safe
Oscar Thoreau November 24, 2025 0 COMMENTSConstruction work remains one of the highest-risk professions in the United States, and while falls and head injuries dominate headlines, shoulder injuries are among the most common but least discussed hazards. The shoulder is involved in almost every motion a construction worker makes: lifting, pulling, carrying, overhead drilling, ladder work, and even stabilizing heavy tools. […]
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What the New Social Security Disability Changes Could Mean for Workers
Oscar Thoreau November 12, 2025 0 COMMENTSThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing a major update to how it determines eligibility for disability benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Although the proposal isn’t finalized, experts say the new rules could significantly change how Americans — particularly those in physically demanding jobs — qualify for support. […]
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Hospital Closures in Georgia: A Strain on Healthcare and the Role of Certificate of Need Laws
Safety Info September 25, 2024 0 COMMENTSAt the heart of Atlanta, a mural at the now-shuttered Atlanta Medical Center (AMC) stands as a symbol of hope, reading “Stronger Together.” The hospital, once a pillar in the community, has been closed for nearly two years. The surrounding campus, quiet except for a lone security vehicle, has become a poignant reminder of the […]
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Hospitals Can Be Strictly Liable For Allegedly Defective Drugs, Appellate Court Finds
Safety Info February 6, 2023 0 COMMENTSThe recent observations of the court in the Brown v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC and Providence Health System cases have altered the perception of liability of hospitals selling pharmaceutical drugs. Hospitals selling these drugs are now subject to strict liability for alleged drug defects under Oregon law, as stated by the Oregon Court of Appeals in the […]
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What to Do When You Are Designated as the Executor of a Will?
Safety Info September 27, 2021 0 COMMENTSCoping with the demise of a loved one is a debilitating experience, both emotionally and physically. But, if you’re named the deceased person’s executor, a large portion of your mourning period will be consumed by you having to deal with various financial and administrative drudgery. These responsibilities can bring upon emotional stress if you are […]
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The prolonged wait for a vaccine that can save humanity from the dreadful COVID-19 is finally over. Since the rapid spread of the infectious disease across the globe that was causing the death of millions of people, scientists were racing day and night to find an effective vaccine. According to the World Health Organization, at […]
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The Californian state has seen a gloomy outbreak of heatwaves. The fierce winds with the hot waves have led to fires that have engulfed the entire region. The fire has spread through large parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino among other parts, as ashes have begun to reduce the state’s air quality. Communities Affected […]
READ MOREI am a 34-year-old with a mother who is 72 and a father who recently passed from Parkinson’s Disease. My father was 69 and I helped just about every day with the at-times daunting task of bathing, feeding, and reading to him. Luckily, through the current health care system, nurses were able to come into […]
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