Have you ever heard someone say that the construction industry is the most dangerous industry you can work in? It has this reputation because, in part because of the size of the industry, it tends to have the most fatal accidents every year. It is an inherently...
Month: August 2020
You can save a life by recognizing the signs of heat-related illness
This time of year can bring sudden changes in the temperatures outside. It may be mild and cool one day and blistering hot the next. If you work outdoors or in a building that gets hot quickly, those sudden heat waves can be more than just inconvenient. They can be...
Take these steps if you’re injured in a ladder accident at work
In many professions, you’re required to use a ladder on a daily basis. For example, if you’re a painter or roofer, you spend a good amount of your day on a ladder, as it helps speed up your work and complete the job in the best manner possible. But here’s the problem:...
Fatal semitruck crashes are on the rise
The number of fatal semitruck crashes has increased by 5.7% from 2016 through 2018. Because of this increase, the federal government is looking into what’s causing these fatal crashes. The goal is to reduce the number of crashes that occur with these large vehicles. ...
Is caffeine killing people on the road?
Have you ever had one cup of coffee or soda too many? Did it leave you feeling jittery, distracted and irritable? Do you start to make foolish mistakes? Since we’re a nation of sleep-deprived people, it's a common problem that almost every adult American has...