Everybody who works in a steel mill, or has ever worked in one before, knows the job is dangerous. High heat, heavy machinery, toxic substances, physical exertion, high-powered tools – all of these things may threaten your health and safety if there is an accident....
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Year: 2020
Teen drivers can cause hazards for other drivers
Teenagers are usually excited to be able to drive. They look forward to the day when they get their driver’s license. Because of the graduated licensing laws around the country, teen drivers aren’t able to just get a license and have free run of the road. There are...
What makes a dog suddenly bite someone?
Some dogs, often due to past trauma, just have an aggressive temperament. They may bite at almost any time. Most often, though, a dog that bites someone has never done it before. The person who owns the dog, along with the person who got bitten, may be completely...
Address common driving challenges
All drivers must ensure that they’re operating their vehicles safely. When they don’t, others who are on the roads with them can face injuries if the unsafe driving causes a crash. For some drivers, having to drive in less than ideal circumstances is a challenge that...
Is marijuana legalization leading to problems among commercial drivers?
The movement toward marijuana legalization in this country is growing by leaps and bounds -- and that’s changing a lot of different industries in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Trucking is one of them. Even though there are numerous laws and regulations that are...
Truck drivers need to get more sleep to prevent crashes
If there is anything that scares you on the roads, it’s seeing a large semi go over the rumble strip or crossing into your lane while you’re occupying it. You’ve honked, sped up and slammed on your brakes to avoid drivers making dangerous maneuvers in the past, and...
How can motorcyclists help avoid accidents?
Getting into an accident is often devastating for a motorcyclist. With little protection -- perhaps a helmet and a leather jacket -- any crash can lead to serious injuries. That’s why motorcyclists spend a lot of time thinking about how they can avoid these accidents...
A culture of rushing and its risks
We live in a culture in which productivity is very important. We always want to get more done and many people feel like they have never done enough. At the same time, punctuality is important. We often put more emphasis on future events than current events. For...
Your vehicle and its “crashworthiness” may matter in a wreck
An auto accident can be devastating. Consumers know that driving is inherently risky, which is why most people take a good, hard look at the safety features on the vehicles they buy. One of the most important safety features of any vehicle is its inherent...
Driving safely in foggy weather
When a warm air mass moves over a cold surface, fog happens -- which is why it’s so often a problem in the early morning as the sun heats up the air particles faster than the ground and dew has a chance to warm up. As far as weather conditions go, fog is pretty...
