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Workers are not being honest with themselves about being tired on the job. They feel the fatigue, but they push themselves to keep working, says a new report compiled by the National Safety Council. The polling conducted in this report shows that employers are more concerned about the problem of workers showing up for work […]

Over 50 workers became sickened by a bear repellent at the Amazon warehouse in Robbinsville, New Jersey. On Wednesday morning, around 8:45am, a can of bear repellent was punctured by the automated machine and discharged in the building. Twenty-four workers received medical treatment at five local hospitals, and one worker is in critical condition. The […]

Backing up and docking a long tractor trailer should not be considered a simple task. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons for truck accidents. The leading cause is poor visibility as the operator must maneuver the vehicle with the back trailer in their view. Sight lines are lost in the blind […]

The phrases spring forward and fall back remind us of the clock changes within the seasons. One more essential activity to add to your seasonal tasks is checking tire pressure, especially in cold weather. Car accidents can happen without warning or through no fault of the driver but keeping tires properly inflated is one thing […]

You may not have thought that working with wood could be hazardous to your health. However, wood is considered a carcinogen and can cause cancer.  Occupations such as carpenters, furniture makers, loggers, sawmill workers, and builders work with wood often and can be exposed to dust that comes off the wood. Wood can also contain […]

On average, Americans spend around 40 hours each year in traffic jams, and this frustration can affect other parts of their lives. Close to 50 percent of commuters have reported that their commutes affected their job satisfaction, compounded with added symptoms, such as increased stress and anxiety. In areas with large populations and desirable jobs, […]

Everyone loves a party, but if you are the host and serve alcohol to guests, keep in mind you could end up liable if someone you served hurts themselves or another party after drinking. That is known as social host liability. The state’s social host liability laws are similar to its premises liability statutes. The […]

We have all seen viral videos of dashboard cameras in police vehicles capturing dramatic cases of speeding, road rage incidents, and devastating car accidents. Now, consumers concerned about traffic safety are also catching on by installing dashboard cameras in their personal vehicles. Technological improvements and an increase in consumer sales mean that a dashboard camera […]

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 26 people suffered fatal injuries from slip and fall accidents during 2016. Falls are a common occurrence and can happen anywhere, including other people’s homes, stores, and public spaces. Some of the most common causes of falls include: Ice and snow Ladders and […]

Traffic safety is no accident. Roadway safety measures, speed limits, driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement, responsible traffic planning, and other tactics have the goal of making roadways safer. Yet over 10,000 people in the United States are fatally injured in car accidents each year due to excessive speeding. Car accidents are caused by a […]