Welding can be an extremely dangerous profession with multiple hazards and high-risk factors involved. Welders work for extended periods of time in close proximity to a high heat source. The smallest error can have disastrous consequences. Appropriate welder training, on-the-job experience, taking proper precautionary measures, and wearing the right personal protective gear are crucial to [...]
Freezing temperatures, slippery roads, and low light conditions make for hazardous driving conditions in winter. Underestimating these dangers can be a big mistake. While you cannot control the weather, there are several things you can do to stay safe on the roads while driving in winter. Getting Your Car Winter Ready Cars react differently in [...]
Nobody sets out thinking they’ll rage at another driver or be a victim of road rage, but it happens. There’s no denying that driving, especially in the city, has become incredibly stressful in recent years. It’s partly due to the increasing number of vehicles on the road and partly due to our increasingly hectic and [...]
As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical trials make it possible to bring about much-needed advancements in the medical field. They help medical professionals create and test radical new vaccines, medicines and medical procedures to treat, cure and manage various ailments and illnesses. One of the biggest limitations of clinical trials is finding [...]
The UK is currently enjoying summer temperatures and weather, with sun and heat, and in the construction industry it’s a busy season as summer conditions are often perfect to get the most work done. The rain, snow, and cold weather are not very conducive to working on construction sites but even in the best of [...]
Road traffic accidents (RTA’s) are among the most common types of accidents in the UK. What’s particularly disconcerting about RTA’s is that most of these accidents could have been easily avoided. We’ve put together 6 common causes of RTA’s in the UK and simple ways that that they can be avoided. Distracted Driving In these [...]
Escalators have become so commonplace we use them without giving any thought as to the safety aspect. Usually there’s little reason to worry about an escalator accident. Most escalators in public places are properly installed by experienced professionals. They are then regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that they are safe for public use. People [...]
In order to file a successful personal injury claim, you must be able to prove two things: The accident was caused because of somebody else’s fault Your injuries were caused because of that particular accident If you can prove both of the above statements you have a good chance of winning your claim and being [...]
Medical professionals owe their patients a duty of care to provide treatment that meets the accepted medical standard of care. Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional is in breach of this legal duty of care by providing care that fails to meet accepted standards. This is also known as clinical negligence. Medical negligence can [...]
Will my pre-existing condition affect my personal injury compensation? This is a question many people ask themselves after a personal injury. UK law states that any person injured in an accident that was caused due to somebody else’s fault may be legally entitled to claim compensation for injuries sustained in that accident. While this law [...]
