In 2014, workplace fatalities increased, including among construction workers. As a result, some safety advocates want more rules on construction sites and tougher enforcement of them. Others point out that more stringent OSHA rules and stricter enforcement haven’t worked miracles and suggest other solutions, such as more education to change workers’ mindsets. Experts say getting workers...
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Is it Safe to Jog in DC’s Bike Lanes?
Cyclists in Washington D.C. already have to weave their way around vehicles whose drivers think bike lanes are convenient places to park. Now, they are having to contend with joggers on these designated bike lanes who don’t want to run around pedestrians on sidewalks. Is this fair? This question was posed on Reddit’s D.C. subreddit...
Read MoreEmployee Safety at Dept of Defense ‘Jeopardized’ by Lack of Workplace Violence Protocols
There have not been workplace safety protocols issued by the Defense Department that apply to all its employees, according to a new report, leaving workers still vulnerable to violence despite reviews to address the issue in light of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. After that shooting that left 13 dead and 43 wounded at the Texas...
Read MoreHow Can Construction Accidents Be Prevented?
About 5,000 construction workers are killed on the job in the U.S. annually, or about 12 people every day. The construction industry has seen little reform in recent years and fixing the problem appears to be a complex situation. Many construction accidents can be prevented, but much reform has yet to happen. Construction accidents have...
Read MoreHow Often Do Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis Occur?
A new report from the Institute of Medicine seems almost unbelievable: Most people will experience at least one misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis at some point in their lives. The report calls for urgent changes in health care, as misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis can have devastating consequences. Getting the correct diagnosis at the right time is critical....
Read MoreWill D.C. Workers Get 16 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave?
A new bill making its way through Washington, D.C.'s city council could give working parents in the nation’s capital some of the most generous benefits in the country. Introduced by the DC Council earlier this month, the proposed plan would give all new parents up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The bill would require...
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Distracted Drivers, Distracted Pedestrians Also Pose Danger
It’s not just the distracted drivers who pose a safety risk, but distracted pedestrians as well. In crosswalks and sidewalks, pedestrians often ignore how dangerous it is to use a cellphone while walking. While many know that talking or texting on a mobile phone while driving can get you killed, the fact that 3,154 people died...
Read MoreWhite House Staffer Killed in Bicycle Accident During Charity Ride in Maryland
A bicycling accident in Maryland claimed the life of a victim White House staff member last month. A 34-year-old White House senior technology advisor was participating in a charity ride when he lost control on a curve and crossed into the path of a Honda Pilot, White House officials said "I am heartbroken at the tragic loss,"...
Read MoreWhat Does the Virginia Newscaster Shooting Tell Us About Workplace Safety?
Since news reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward, employees of CBS affiliate WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia, were shot to death in August while conducting a live television interview, questions have been raised regarding workplace safety. At a news conference the day after the shooting, the station manager of WDBJ was asked if the station could have done anything more to keep...
Read MoreBill Lightfoot Representing Fatal D.C. Pedestrian Accident Victim’s Family
Our attorney Bill Lightfoot recently filed a lawsuit over a D.C. pedestrian accident case that claimed the life of a 73-year-old man. We are seeking to recover millions for the family of the man who was struck and killed by a street sweeper in June. The 73-year-old was crossing Clay Place at the same time a...
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