As a coal miner, you know your job carries a higher-than-average risk. Yet, when you think about hazards, you probably consider the big events that could happen. Things like a roof collapsing or an explosion going wrong. Like any job, mining also has its fair share of...
Truck drivers do not want to be involved in a collision any more than you do. Like you, they want to do their job and go home safely to their families at the end of the day. While a trucker might have caused the collision through negligence, there are often other...
Not all landlords make proper investments in their properties. Some can go so long without performing upgrades and maintenance that the electrical wiring in their buildings becomes dangerous or their roofs leak every time it rains. Such inadequate maintenance can lead...
There are certain things you have to do to legally drive your car. You have to earn and maintain a driver's license. You have to pay for liability insurance on the vehicle and then register it with the state. You need to carry proof of your insurance and registration...
Every driver knows that they should follow the speed limits, but they know little about how those limits are set or why. Understanding how speed limits are set and what they really mean may help drivers stay safer. There are a few points that you should remember. How...
Alabama has deep roots and even deeper memory. Any coal miner in Walker, Jefferson, or Tuscaloosa County has surely heard of the Banner mine disaster of 1911. On a rainy day in April, a coal mine explosion killed 128 workers. According to Tuscaloosa News, this...
As a miner, you probably don't need anyone reminding you of the dangers you face on the job. You stare them head-on every day you clock in and start your shift in the mines. Virtually all miners have to contend with prolonged exposure to cramped quarters, toxic...
Workers sometimes have to do repetitive job duties day in and day out, and that can put a strain on their muscles and joints and lead to cumulative trauma injuries. Many people don’t realize how serious these injuries can be. What’s a cumulative trauma injury?...
Distracted driving is always a problem, but the growth of technology is only making it more problematic over time. Some newer technology has tried to correct the potential for distractions, but these don’t always work. For example, if you use a cell phone while your...
Stairs are more than a last workout on your way to your apartment after a long day at work. They are also a major risk. Every time you go up or down the stairs in a building, you could potentially slip or trip and fall. Business owners who make their facilities open...
