In the year 2008, the most recent year that data is available, Florida reported 2,938 fatalities in an estimated 243,342 police reported motor vehicle crashes. Traffic crashes accounted for 199,658…
Last week, I blogged about Disney receiving just a $44,000 fine for four safety violations following the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into the monorail…
There have been several recalls issued in 2009 for pharmaceutical products in the United States. Notably, Hydroxycut was recalled, due to 23 reports of serious health problems as a result of taking…
Cars and tires are regulated in the United States by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been several notable recalls this year involving various vehicle…
Consumer Products in the United States are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). There have been several recalls of consumer products during 2009, and the following are some of…
So many of us make New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym more, to exercise more, and to get in shape. Did you know there is something you can already do to ensure you are receiving the best…
In September 2009, state inspectors investigated Emeritus at Crossing Pointe, an assisted-living facility in the Orlando area, and found a total collapse in the delivery of care to the residents.
During the winter season, when you feel a cold coming on, how many times have you run to the pharmacy and grabbed the first cold remedy off the shelf? If it was a certain Zicam cold remedy – pay…
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration has issued a recommendation following its investigation into the death of a Disney employee over the summer. Mark Priest, 47, was injured and…
Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Disney for various safety violations following the July 5, 2009 monorail accident. I have previously blogged about this tragic…
According to the Orlando Sentinel, after seven complaints, officials from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration inspected an Emeritus Properties’ assisted living facility called…
Did you know… While the new health care bill is being debated in Washington, there is something individuals can do right now to ensure that they are receiving the best possible care. Most of the…
