Articles, tagged with "fatality rate", page 2

5 Ways To Prevent Foot Melanoma

Its that time of the year when those who worship the sun (you know who you are) are out in full force soaking up the rays. A snow bird is someone who goes south to get closer to the sun. Those that can't get enough go even further toward the equator for... Read >
Author: Dr. Marble

Heart Disease: A Real Heart Breaker for Women

workplace expectations, the body's cardiovascular system takes the brunt of the damage, along with the psychological make-up. However, this problem has been on a statistic decline over the years, with the fatality rate from heart diseases showing a slow d... Read >
Author: Miquel Travis

When Seat Belts Cause Serious Injury

You have probably seen the advertisements on television extolling the virtues of seat belts, how they are required by law and save lives more than any other safety feature on your car. But how true is it that seat belts save lives and are there instances ... Read >
Author: Mae Sta. Maria

The Most Dangerous Jobs in the World

There are some kinds of jobs that everyone assumes are dangerous, like being a fireman or working on a bomb squad. Some job dangers are a bit more surprising, however. Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics almost half of all workpl... Read >
Author: Joe Cline

Who's Involved In Construction Safety Training

Don't put yourself and others at risk by failing to adequately complete Construction Safety Training. It's the very basis of what we do. Before we start any job, we should remember our training and keep the site as safe as possible. With this in mind, ... Read >
Author: martinsejas

Peril of the High Seas: “Deadliest Catch” on Satellite TV

If you think that your job is tough, you might want to reconsider things after watching an episode of "Deadliest Catch" on the Discovery Channel. A documentary series that even fair-weather fans describe as intense and gripping, "Deadliest Catch" follows ... Read >
Author: Joseph Hildebrandt

How Do Fishermen Catch King Crabs?

King crab fishermen have the highest fatality rate at 300 deaths per 100,000. What does the process involve to cause so many fatalities? First of all, fishing season is in the middle of winter, so not only is it cold outside, but the water is freezing. Al... Read >
Author: Allie Moxley

Canine influenza – Symptoms and Diagnosis

Canine influenza (or the so called dog flu) is a disease that usually shows up in dogs (just as the name canine suggests). The influenza is caused by a number of viruses like the renowned virus H3N8, which was discovered in 2004. Many dogs suffer from ... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan

The Risks and Benefits of Extended (Distal) Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery – Get the Info

Extended (Distal) Roux-En-Y gastric bypass surgery is one of the most popular bariatric surgeries available. As with every weight loss surgery, there are risks and benefits involved. These must be weighed against one another before a decision to enter s... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

Philadelphia Bans Use of Cell Phones while Driving

Philadelphia drivers put down that cell phone! As of December 1, 2008 if you are caught driving while talking or texting on a cell phone there is price to pay. Philadelphia Police officers will be pulling over drivers that are talking or texting on thei... Read >
Author: philadelphiainsurance

United Kingdoms Most Dangerous Jobs part 1

Many of us occupy jobs that offer no risk other than falling over or spilling hot tea into our laps. For some people accident compensation claims are a way to ensure an employer improves their health and safety policy so that others do not fall foul of th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Alaska Fishing Jobs: How Dangerous Crab Fishing Jobs is?

There are so many job opportunities in a variety of places throughout Alaska, from commercial salmon and halibut fishing to crab fishing job. Every summer there are numerous type of jobs are available. Alaska fishing jobs may seem like a dream come tru... Read >
Author: Jack Bend

Temperance: Teen Car Accidents Awareness

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 41,059 people lost their lives and 2.5 million more were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2007. Persons aged 21-24 years old yielded the highest fatality rate while those aged 16-20 y... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Getting Back On Track: Recovering from Motorcycle Accidents

In many countries, motorcycles are the primary means of motorized transport. In the United States, increasing fuel prices and urban congestion has resulted to an increase motorcycle registration by 51% from 2001-2005. However, from Simon Milward, a ro... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Motorbikes vs Cars

In this day and time with gas prices through the roof there are more and more motorcycles on the road and that can spell disaster for a lot of riders. Motorcycles account 1 in every 8 motor vehicle accidents on today's highways according to the Nation... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

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