Regardless of whether you work in a mine, on a construction site or driving a big rig, fatigue can be deadly. If you do not get sufficient rest, the risk of being involved in a workplace accident increases significantly. The U.S. Departments of Labor's Occupational...
It is hard to imagine a life without smartphones. If you are like many other Alabama residents, your smartphone probably goes with you almost everywhere, and that includes in the car. It can be tempting to look at your phone while driving, but since you are a safe...
If you work in the construction industry in Alabama, you will likely know that your occupation is significantly more hazardous than most other jobs. While workers in offices, retail stores and many other work environments also face injury risks, construction workers...
Alabama readers are aware of the vital role that trucks have in the economy. They transport goods and products across the country, yet they can also present a great danger for motorists in smaller vehicles. Due to the large size and heavier weight of these types of...
No one likes feeling tired, but it often seems like an unavoidable aspect of life. Between work, family, school and leisure activity, time for sleep is at a premium. Many people in Alabama walk around in a constant fog, never fully focused on the task at hand because...
Facing a wrong-way driver while driving on a dark Alabama highway is likely one of the worst situations that you could imagine. You might believe that it is one of those things that happen to others and not to you. However, it can happen to anyone, and considering...
When you head to work every day in Alabama, you probably have some idea of the types of workplace risks and dangers you may face when you clock in. This is particularly true if you work in an industry known to be high-risk, such as commercial fishing or logging, but...
There is a battle brewing in the trucking industry between safety advocates and those looking to enhance the field’s profitability, and it is Alabama and the nation’s truck drivers and motorists who may suffer most as a result. Per BOSS magazine, 2014 was...
Workers in Alabama’s poultry industry are routinely denied bathroom breaks, and the problem appears to extend far beyond state borders. According to The Guardian, workers at a major Guntersville, Alabama, poultry plant were forced to risk their own health and...
Workers across Alabama and the United States are suffering hearing loss at escalating rates, and a combination of factors may be to blame. According to PBS, many American workers are developing auditory problems because businesses either do not have the money to pay...
