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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 […]

Both car accidents and truck accidents can cause severe and fatal injuries, and they can occur due to similar circumstances, such as inclement weather, intoxicated driving, or human error. However, truck accidents often involve many unique factors that do not apply to car accidents, and this can affect the extent of injury and types of […]

Offices throughout the country have been using a new kind of furniture: standing desks. Although the name sounds like an oxymoron, proponents feel that these new desks provide health benefits for employees. Average American office workers spend a lot of their workdays sitting at desks, often for four hours at a time. This is in […]

Construction work sites remain some of the most dangerous workplaces. It takes vigilance on the part of employers and employees to minimize workplace hazards and reduce the incidence of workplace injuries and illnesses. However, with vigilance, a great deal of construction workplace injuries can be avoided. One tool being looked at to help is a […]

Premises liability covers injuries from accidents that happen on someone’s property. A huge part of premises liability involves slip and fall accidents. In a potential slip and fall accident, you may be walking down a grocery store aisle and step in a slippery substance. You fall hard and wind up with a significant injury to […]