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You may have seen front-end loaders, snow ploughs, backhoes, and other heavy equipment on the road and in construction sites. They are the work horses of the transportation, construction, and warehouse industries. Without them, workers would be spending many hours of backbreaking labor. Yet, use of heavy equipment is not without risk. Every year, heavy […]

The economy does not stop when it is snowing, and truck drivers often feel pressured to make their deliveries. The trucking industry still has to keep moving products all over the United States in the winter. Many truck drivers feel pressure to meet deadlines, especially during wintertime, and many of them find the road conditions […]

Millions of severe car accidents, such as rollovers and head-on collisions, happen every year in the United States. When a car is traveling at a high speed and collides with another vehicle or object, tragedy can happen. One of the most severe car accident injuries is amputation. An amputation can change your life in many […]

Winter is a great time for winter sports, vacation, and family get-togethers. However, the winter months bring freezing temperatures that may cause you to slip and fall. Worrying about a snow and ice slip and fall accident can take away the excitement of winter activities. Before you bundle up in winter clothes, there are some […]

The holiday season is here, and the traffic volume can be intimidating. It can also be dangerous as well, specifically for those driving through parking lots. During the months of November and December, two out of every five car accidents happen in parking lots. According to State Farm, parking lot accidents increase by 20 percent […]

If the safety of workers is not a high priority, then scaffolding accidents and injuries can easily happen. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 60 people die each year in scaffolding accidents, and 4,500 workers are injured. Many scaffolding accidents can be prevented if safety is a priority, which means following […]

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that there are more than 600 weather-related deaths every year. Out of these deaths, 25 percent are caused by extreme temperatures. Out of the 11,500 injuries that require medical treatment each year, over half are from exertion, 20 percent are from falls, and close to seven percent are related […]

Most slip and fall accidents are minor and only cause bumps and bruises, but some people can suffer catastrophic injuries. Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries. Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for 235,000 hospitalizations, and 80,000 to 90,000 people end up with lifelong disabilities. When a person slips […]

Any time employees are repairing or working around electrical wires and devices, there is always the chance of an electrocution accident. Electrical hazards are in many construction jobs, manufacturing plants, and mechanical repair jobs. One of the most dangerous jobs in the United States is utility line work, merely due to the risk of electrocution.  […]

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is held annually to raise awareness of issues that affect many older drivers. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week runs from Dec. 6 to Dec. 10 with the goal of recognizing the additional difficulties older drivers face. Overall, older drivers are less prone to car accidents, but they account for a […]