Being informed on the numerous dangers associated with window cords is one way that parents and caregivers can help children avoid injury. The National Safety Council (NSC) says that most window cord-related fatalities happen when a child is left alone for less than 10 minutes. Even with a watchful eye, accidents can happen – and[…]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a proposal that would extend the date of compliance for the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule. The Clearinghouse rule was set to become operational on January 6, 2020, however the FMCSA recently published a notice that would extend the deadline for compliance to[…]

While workplace accidents can happen in any work environment, factories are one of the most hazardous. This should come as no surprise considering that factory workers work with and around heavy machinery and tools, dangerous chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Working in a factory can also be very physically demanding, increasing the risk of injury.  […]

Parking lots are often busy, crowded, and congested areas. Vehicles and pedestrians are constantly moving, and parking lots may have tight parking spaces and large obstacles such as light poles and shopping cart corrals. It should come as no surprise that parking lots are a prime location for car accidents. According to the Insurance Institute[…]

Remember that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  As any experienced rider will tell you, motorcycles offer far less protection and are less visible and stable than other motor vehicles. In fact, the federal government estimates that motorcyclists are at least 6 times as likely to be injured as drivers of other vehicles. This May,[…]