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Outdoor workers are exposed to various hazards throughout the year, but summer lightning is a major threat. Each year, approximately 50 people suffer fatal injuries from lightning strikes, and hundreds of others will suffer permanent harm. Many fatalities and disabilities are avoidable if proper precautions are taken. During the summer months, workers and their supervisors […]

Many workers are not aware that there are fire and explosion hazards posed by many different combustible dusts. Metals like aluminum and magnesium, along with wood, coal, plastic, sugar, flour, paper, and certain textile materials, can pose a fire or explosion hazard when present in fine dust. These dusts can be found in several industries, […]

If wearing your seat belt is not part of your driving routine, you are breaking the law. While law enforcement officials usually do not pull drivers over just for seat belt infractions, that was not the case during National Click It or Ticket week in the United States, which occurred in late May. Over one […]

Recently, two U.S. Representatives introduced the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act, which proposes to lower the age requirement for obtaining an interstate commercial driver’s license. Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act argue that this legislation will address the driver shortage for moving commerce in the United States. Additionally, they claim this legislation will […]

When a playground is not fenced in or there are no signs indicating who is permitted on the playground, it can be expected that many children will enter and use the playground. Recently, playgrounds have started posting the appropriate age level for the available equipment. This is a factor to consider if a lawsuit is […]

Most people think of drunk driving when a person is driving while intoxicated (DWI), but a DWI violation can involve any intoxicating substance and can cause catastrophic car accidents. Most people with a DWI charge will be convicted, however, over the past 10 years, the rate of convictions has gone down from about 85 percent […]

Silica is a common mineral found on construction sites. It can be part of the soil, rock, concrete, masonry, industrial projects, and landscaping material that is used on jobsites. Once it is disturbed through drilling, grinding, or cutting, it creates crystalline dust. When inhaled, these tiny particles can cause lung cancer, respiratory disease, pulmonary problems, […]

Two fatalities resulted from a car accident in Berlin, New Jersey on Wednesday evening. The fatal crash occurred around 5 pm at the intersection of the White Horse Pike and Ellis Avenue when a car and SUV collided. Both car occupants succumbed to their fatal injuries at the scene of the Berlin car accident while […]

A newly released survey, conducted by Michelin North America, revealed that 82 percent of teens are driving with unsafe tire tread and improper tire pressure. Although most teens claim they know how to check tire pressure and tread, 75 percent of teens rely on others for their vehicle maintenance. This raises concern since teens are […]

Hit-and-run accidents are on the rise. Recent crash data analysis by AAA has found that a hit and run crash occurs every minute in this country. In a year, over 2,000 hit and run accidents on our roads result in a fatality. Most of the victims are pedestrians or bicyclists. A hit-and-run is any car […]