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Parking lot accidents dramatically increase during the holiday season. December is the busiest shopping month of the year. Parking lot accidents do not always result in small fender benders. According to the National Safety Council, there are more than 50,000 parking lot accidents each year that result in over 500 deaths and 60,000 injuries. If […]

Winter is approaching, and with it an increase in slip and fall accidents due to icy and wet conditions. A bad slip and fall accident can lead to serious, even permanent injuries, which involves not only substantial medical expenses, but time lost from work or even job loss. Property owners have a duty to keep […]

National Miners Day, which occurs yearly on December 6, was created to pay tribute to those who sacrifice their lives and potentially their health working in mines. Since there have been mining tragedies in the past, the U.S. government established the U.S. Bureau of Mines. Even though National Miners Day was not officially recognized by […]

A new survey reveals that nearly 80 percent of Americans feel that they must make it through the workday, even when they are not feeling well. Forty-two percent of survey participants said that calling in sick was a source of stress, making it less likely that they would stay home to rest and recover. The […]

Thanksgiving in the United States is a time for connecting with family, but since it usually creates a four-day weekend for most people, it is also a time for air and road travel. Over 40 million drivers will hit the roads in the United States over the Thanksgiving holiday. Planning for your road trip or […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was in the news recently after they revised their Enforcement Weighting System (EWS), which assigns different values to their investigation and inspection categories. It uses a value of Enforcement Units, and the minimum weighting a category can receive is one EU. The EWS is used to rate the […]

Like clockwork, seasons change, and weather conditions follow suit. New and seasoned drivers alike may find themselves in suddenly changing temperatures, winds, and precipitation. Those who know how to handle the situation will be better suited to avoid preventable, foreseeable risks than those who do not. Following these simple tips can help you avoid a […]

Although many car accidents are similar, no two motor vehicle collisions are ever the same. The good news is that the most common causes of car accidents are preventable, if drivers obey the rules of the road. Drivers are responsible for the majority of car accidents, and the most common driver-related causes for such accidents […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. When businesses have a facility where there are high traffic areas, the key is reducing the likelihood of a slip and fall accident. Facility managers can tackle this problem a few different ways. They can concentrate on reducing slip and fall accidents by utilizing the […]

Asbestos remains one of the most talked about dangerous substances. Nearly 70 percent of mesothelioma cases can be traced to on-the-job exposure to asbestos. Employers need to understand the risks and how they can protect both themselves and their employees. What is Asbestos and Why is it a Problem? At one time, asbestos was used […]