December 18, 2020 Uber and Lyft Contribute to Growing Accident Numbers According to a study from the University of Chicago and Rice University, popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are directly linked to growing rates of annual traffic deaths and injuries. Overall, ridesharing services have caused as many as 1,100 additional crash fatalities each year. Data shows that higher levels of traffic congestion and reduced … Read More »
December 17, 2020 What Steps Should I Take to Prepare My Car for Winter? Winter officially begins on December 21, but certain parts of the country are already experiencing freezing temperatures, as well as snow, ice, and freezing rain. Driving during these extreme weather conditions can be treacherous, particularly if a motorist has not taken the necessary steps to prepare their vehicle for winter. Drivers who have not already … Read More »
December 16, 2020 What Should I Know About Power Tool Accidents? Power tools help workers perform tasks more efficiently because electricity, compressed air, steam, or an internal combustion engine powers them. Unlike hammers and other implements that are operated manually, power tools have a component that controls the movement of the tool. These components are capable of applying immense force to get a job done. However, … Read More »
December 14, 2020 Passenger Vehicles: Collisions with Semi-Trucks and Tractor-Trailers Approximately 38,800 people died in car crashes last year, according to early estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC). Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, which can weigh up to several tons and travel at high rates of speed, were involved in 11% of fatalities. Collisions between passenger vehicles and trucks can be disastrous. For example, the National … Read More »
December 11, 2020 What Safety Tips Help Keep Seasonal Workers Safe? Seasonal workers make up a significant percentage of the workforce in the United States, particularly during the hectic holiday season. To meet the increased demand, retailers, manufacturers, warehouse employers, and delivery companies hire seasonal workers for a limited period. Although these workers encounter the same workplace hazards as permanent, full-time employees, they do not always … Read More »
December 10, 2020 This Year’s Holiday Safety Tips As people across the country are gearing up to ring in the holiday season and to celebrate the new year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding Americans that with the festivities can come unexpected property damages and injuries. Holiday home hazards include cooking fires, fireplaces and woodstoves, unsafe toys, and popular decorations like … Read More »
December 8, 2020 Clothing Fire Safety for Senior Citizens According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Americans over the age of 65-years-old are the most at-risk age group for dying in a fire. Despite only accounting for 16% of the general population, senior citizens account for more than three-quarters of all clothing fire-related fatalities. The majority of deadly … Read More »
December 4, 2020 Most Dangerous Toys of 2020 Believe it or not, not all toys are safe for children. Even ones that are for sale in stores or online may come with a slew of unknown hazards. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it is important to know which ones are notorious for causing injury. Every year, consumer watchdog groups compile data to … Read More »
December 3, 2020 Drive Safe This Holiday Season Although drunk and impaired driving is a national problem year-round, it becomes even more commonplace during the holidays. To combat this problematic trend, each holiday season, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a month long awareness campaign entitled “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” aimed at reducing drunk and impaired driving rates in … Read More »
