Reading Eagle Company
Reading, PA:
Editorial: Fireworks problem must be addressed
State law needs to be changed, and so do peoples attitudes toward pyrotechnics.
Simple Tips to Protect Your Eyes From Fireworks
4 Tips to Avoid Fireworks Eye Injuries
Fireworks safety is paramount. Injuries routinely occur because fireworks are mishandled especially eye injuries, which have doubled in recent years.
Fireworks should show graphic pictures of injuries, doctors say
'Although packaged in a jovial, toy-like fashion, people forget that when using fireworks they are handling explosives which can cause extremely serious injuries'
How to Address Employee Complacency with Safety Processes
How do you keep employees motivated, engaged, and even passionate about safety? It starts with you.
Prevent Blindness Warns Public on the Dangers of Fireworks
CHICAGO—Most eyecare professionals know the dangers fireworks can pose to the eye. Yet many consumers remain unaware of this potential eye hazard. Firework-related injuries to the eye include contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies. These injuries may be so severe that permanent vision loss or blindness may occur. Prevent Blindness, the eye health and safety non-profit organization, and a member of the National Fire Protection Association’s “Alliance…
Why your home address must be visible
If an emergency happens at night, then first responders need help in other ways to see where they are going.
How To Address IoT Security Issues On Your Corporate Network
More IoT devices that we haven’t even thought of yet will be coming soon, so having the appropriate security measures in place will only make future automation and smart integration more secure and quickly deployable.
Do You Need a Physical Address For Your Business?
Home-based businesses often face a dilemma: should they use a physical address for their business? Find out more about how you can protect your privacy while following the law.
Preventing Posture-Related Problems in the Workplace
Musculoskeletal complaints related to the workplace are common and account for approximately 40 percent of worker complaints according to statistics from the National Institute for Occupational Saf…
Hoverboard Safety Fears Grow as Problems Mount
After fires, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating, and online retailers are removing some of the powered boards from their sites.
Do employers have a legal duty to address the health effects of sitting at work?
Canadians spend an average of almost 10 hours each day, excluding sleep time, being sedentary. That counts as risky behaviour given studies that have linked sitting more than four hours a day to a number of long-term health risks, such as heart disease, diabetes and back pain. But when that inactivity is largely the result ...
When Electrical Problems Get Out Of Hand
Change the faucet or retile the floor- these modifications won’ t kill you. Electrical work is one of the most dangerous tasks to take on. In fact, OSHA states that electrocution is the fourth leading cause of work-related death for construction workers. Don’t let a pet project be your undoing. Know what to do yourself …
Catch These 3 Job Hazards Before They Become A Problem
Here is a short list of lingering job hazards that your company should address right away, if it isn’t already.
No Security System? No Problem: 5 Ways to Deter Burglars
As security systems can be expensive and break-in season is rapidly approaching, there are a few steps to take in order to reduce the likelihood of burglary. In addition to CT Home Insurance, these budget-friendly tips can be used to protect your home without turning your home into digital fortress. Get a Dog- While
Do WP security updates cause problems?
It's important for every business to install security patches in WordPress (WP), given the growing number of cyberthreats targeting businesses. Apart from defending your website from threats, patches guarantee that your business stays intact and your data remains in safe hands.
Workplace bullying, violence tied to higher risk of heart problems, study finds
According to the study, those who were bullied on the job were 59 percent more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease or hospitalized for heart attacks.
Problem: Volume Loss, Solution: These Fixes
Each volumizing agent has its own set of characteristics that make it the right choice depending on what you are looking to tackle, how long you want the results to last and what you are willing to endure (in terms of downtime and recovery).
