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Different types of chemicals are often used on the job, whether in production, cleaning or some other capacity. A lot of these chemicals are considered to be relatively safe. You do need to know how to use them properly, and you may need some sort of personal...
Distracted driving has certainly become a major issue in the last decade and a half. Much of this is attributed to smartphones, and laws have cropped up, making it illegal to text and drive, among other things. Driver’s ed courses also educate children about the...
Ask anyone, and they'll likely mention the construction industry as one of the most dangerous industries. What makes it so dangerous, you might ask? It has to do with the heavy equipment that many contractors work around on these sites. Do you think you could name the...
Every time you turn on the television or the radio, you probably hear a car insurance ad. The national companies advertise aggressively, and even local agencies try hard to establish a brand that people trust. When you get hurt in a crash, your first thought will be...
A ladder fall accident at work can be devastating. People often suffer head injuries, back injuries and neck injuries. Even just a short fall of a few feet can make you tumble in an awkward way, which can make injuries more severe. That said, it’s unlikely that...
There are some industries, such as pipefitting or fracking, in which you have to regularly dig trenches or work in them. Digging deep into the ground to create these trenches or working below the surface carries various dangers. Knowing what some of these are can...
In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that a 30-year-old longshoreman fell off a steel shipping container then was run over by heavy equipment designed to hoist it off the ground. He ended up suffering a crushed pelvis and an...
How many times have you found yourself tailgating someone? Look around you next time you're in rush hour traffic, and you'll see this happening all around you. Do you sometimes do it yourself? Tailgating is a dangerous practice. It can unnecessarily leave you involved...
The death of someone you love will completely change your life. Emotionally and mentally, you will likely never be the same person again. Financially and socially, many things will likely change in rapid succession. It can be a struggle to adjust to a loss, especially...
If you work somewhere in the U.S.'s navigable waters, then you're likely covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). This federal law allows those who work in traditional maritime occupations, in roles such as ship-breakers, shipbuilders,...
