A parent letting their teen take the car out for the first time alone is understandably nervous. The teen likely feels like they’re a safe driver and their parent is far too worried, but the adult knows the statistics. They know that teens have the highest fatal crash...
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New Hours of Service regulations have to be followed by truck drivers
If you’ve ever been driving near large trucks, then you’re probably aware of how a single mistake can cause the driver to weave into another lane or make other dangerous maneuvers. Trucking accidents can take lives and cause serious harm to those involved, but yet...
Dogs in Alabama must be controlled
Dog bites have several risks that have to be addressed. They may lead to infection, significant bleeding and blood loss, damage to the bones, tendons, ligaments and joints and many other serious outcomes. Even a bite from a small dog can lead to significant injuries...
Texting and driving is still maiming and taking lives
At this point, people understand that texting and driving are a dangerous combo. There have been many studies performed to show that it takes a driver's mind off the road and what they're doing. Unfortunately, many people still choose to text and drive behind the...
Heavy equipment increases the danger miners face
Working around heavy equipment is inevitable when you work in the mining industry. Technology has made mining far more productive than ever before, but the downside is that this heavy equipment can also pose a risk for workers. They need to understand that risk if...
What to do after a car accident
There’s no exact science to the steps you should take in the aftermath of a car accident. Since no two situations are the same, you can’t follow an exact formula. Fortunately, there are some basic steps that anyone can take after a car accident. Here are five things...
3 ways trucking companies contribute to crash risks
Professional truck drivers often have a lot of risk in their job without a lot of protection. Not only can they get hurt loading and unloading their trailers, but they can also suffer serious injuries if they get into a crash. As if that weren't bad enough, the public...
Is a landlord responsible for cracked sidewalks and messy halls?
Many people prefer renting over owning because the landlord retains maintenance responsibilities for many of the critical systems in an apartment or rental home. Whether you run a standalone, single-family home or one unit in a large building, when things go wrong...
How cars have become safer
Do you remember riding around in your parent’s car as a child, crammed into the back seat, with not a seat belt to be seen? Vehicle safety has come a long way since then. Here are some of the safety advances in the last few decades: Three-point seat belts: All new...
Factory fires: Get the training needed to avoid injuries
If you work in a factory, the risk of an explosion or fire can be serious. Most factories use processes that will use flammable materials of some kind. Even if the materials themselves aren’t flammable, the chemicals used on them may be. It is important that your...