Air Ambulances – Harming Those They Help?
Air ambulances play an important role in helping injured people get the care they need. When a regular ambulance can’t reach an area because of the rugged terrain, or because it would take too long to get to the injured person, an air ambulance can be the difference between life and death. Air ambulances are…
Read MoreNorth Dakota’s Motorized Scooter and Electric Bicycle Laws
Motorized or electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” and electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular methods for getting around; perhaps you’ve seen people zipping around here in Minot and nearby areas. E-scooters and e-bikes can be a fun and fuel-efficient way to get around, but only when riders follow the rules of the road and practice safe…
Read MoreWinter Safety for New Oil and Gas Workers in North Dakota
This time of year is brutally cold, and most of us try to stay indoors as much as possible. However, the oil and gas industry doesn’t break for winter, so our outdoor workers are dealing with the rugged and frigid weather every single day. If you’re new to the industry, or haven’t worked on pipelines,…
Read MoreWhy Are Fatality and Injury Rates for Pipeline Workers Underreported?
The oil and gas extraction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S. workforce. But when it comes to calculating how often serious injuries and fatalities happen, it can be a challenge to calculate accurate number because of data gaps and limitations according to an article in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News…
Read MoreWill Marijuana Use Make North Dakotans Unsafe?
Medical marijuana was approved for qualifying medical conditions by North Dakota voters in 2016. Now, potential marijuana dispensaries can apply for applications with the North Dakota Department of Health to open in the Devil’s Lake Jamestown, Dickinson and Minot regions. An article in the Grand Forks Herald reports that the state is allowing one dispensary…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Traffic Deaths Declined to Lowest in a Decade
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has released its preliminary traffic fatality numbers for 2018; there were 104 traffic deaths, a ten percent decrease from the previous year and the lowest number since 2008. Transportation Director Tom Sorel was quoted in a story on Valley News Live as saying that officials are encouraged to see…
Read MoreHow Can You Tell if a Burn Needs Medical Attention?
Burn injuries vary in their severity, from a surface level first-degree burn to a third-degree burn that can be life-threatening. Whether you are injured in an accident at home, on the job or elsewhere, you may wonder how you can tell if a burn injury is serious enough to require medical attention. We’re not doctors,…
Read MoreThe Symptoms and Stages of Frostbite
It’s no secret that North Dakota winters are cold – really cold! Even going outside for a short period of time puts any of us at risk for frostbite. Frostbite isn’t just a worry for skiers or mountain climbers. Anyone exposed to freezing temperatures for just about any length of time can get frostbite if…
Read MoreReducing Truck Backing-Up Accidents
We’ve all heard that loud – and annoying – “beep beep” noise from a truck as it goes into reverse. This sound is to alert other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists that the driver is about to back up the semi-truck, and to proceed with caution. Whether reversing, turning around, or attempting to maneuver into a…
Read MoreChild Injuries, Negligence, and Accidents
As parents, our worst nightmare is our child suffering an injury. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that injuries are the leading cause of death for people aged 19 and younger. Thousands of young people die from accidental injuries every year, while millions more suffer non-fatal injuries. Most serious child…
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