Determining liability is a common issue in the aftermath of motor vehicle accidents. Pennsylvania drivers should be aware of what factors can determine liability if an accident was caused by a vehicle failing to brake. Human error is a frequent cause of accidents....
Month: March 2017
Importance of safety training in construction
Pennsylvania residents who have worked in construction may know how much safer the industry is today compared to 50 years ago. However, there are still dangers that need to be addressed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 937 construction workers...
Tips to help keep Pennsylvania landscapers safer
Like many other jobs, landscaping involves serious health risks associated with high temperatures, dangerous pieces of equipment and other factors. In fact, there are nearly 200 landscapers who die yearly from an occupational injury. By following a few, simple safety...
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
In Pennsylvania and across the country, March has been marked as National Brain Injury Awareness Month to bring attention to the fact that roughly 5 million American citizens are severely affected by a traumatic brain injury and are disabled as a result. Further,...
Improving eye protection at the Pennsylvania worksite
Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit health and safety organization based in Chicago, reports that nearly 2,000 people a day suffer work-related eye injuries that require medical treatment, and about 15 percent of those injuries lead to a temporary or permanent loss of...
The solicitor’s office pledges dedication to workplace safety
Pennsylvania residents may be interested in learning that the solicitor of labor's office stated that it was committed to keeping work environments safe for employees. The solicitor's office, which assists the U.S. Department of Labor, will work to help the...
OSHA initiative to improve workplace safety
Some Pennsylvania workplaces might be safer for their employees since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a "Safe and Sound Campaign." The agency is asking employers to review their workplace safety and health procedures. Reducing employee...
Remote control autonomous trucking
Commercial truck drivers in Kentucky may soon be able to take advantage of the technology created by an autonomous trucking startup company that would allow commercial trucks to be remotely operated. The system created by the San Francisco-based company uses radar and...
Risky driving behaviors prevalent among millennials
A study shows that younger millennials in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are likelier to engage in risky driving behaviors. The survey was conducted with drivers of all ages, and the researchers broke down those who responded by their age groups.According to the AAA...
Providing a safe workplace in Pennsylvania
It's important that warehouses in Pennsylvania are safe for employees and contractors to work in. If a business owner does not ensure that workers are protected from potential harm, the business could end up facing fines or legal trouble. When working to keep a...