Every year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports approximately 500,000 collisions. Those collisions produce 200,000 injuries and 4,000 fatalities. Unsafe speed, improper turning, failure to yield the right of way and failure to obey traffic signals were the most frequent causes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates that two-thirds of
Most safety managers don’t usually take near-miss accidents seriously. In fact, most employees don’t even consider reporting them, dismissing incidents to them or their coworkers as “no harm done.” However, near-miss accidents could be opportunities for corrective actions to prevent serious workplace injuries or, even worse, fatalities. OSHA and the
You have probably heard that in order to lift safely, you must lift properly. You’re told to “bend your knees not your back,” and “don’t twist as you lift.” This is good advice but it sometimes seems to go against human nature. Yet, there are actions you can take to
Few workers realize their exposure to vibration could be a health hazard. Vibration exposure is more than just a nuisance. Constant exposure to vibration has been known to cause serious health problems such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and vascular disorders. Vibration-related injury is especially prevalent in occupations that
Slips and falls are some of the most frequent causes of accidents, both on and off the job. Each year in the United States, more than 300,000 people suffer disabling injuries from falls. Slips and falls can also be fatal; they rank second only to automobile accidents, causing nearly 12,000
Winter driving can mean fog, rain, ice, snow, slippery roads and poor visibility. It’s a season that can be dangerous for pedestrians, drivers and other vehicle operators. Whether traveling to a job or performing a dynamic recalibration, auto glass technicians aren’t immune to winter’s effects. There are some simple precautions