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When leadership isn’t fully committed to a workplace safety culture that protects the health and wellbeing of employees, workers face greater risks for serious accidents. Although workplace fatalities have dropped by 65 percent since OSHA was founded in 1971, there were still 4,821 workers killed due to workplace accidents in 2014. Preventing Workplace Fatalities According […]

GM is recalling more than one million vehicles for faulty brake and steering parts that may cause vehicles to crash during normal driving operation. GM Issues a Massive Recall According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), defective brake and steering components have prompted General Motors to recall over 1,200,000 vehicles for safety issues. […]

People who are considering participating in a class action suit should consider the benefits and drawbacks of this type of lawsuit to determine whether joining would be in their best interests. Class actions are often pursued by injury victims and consumer organizations where multiple people are injured. Understanding Class Actions In a class action, a […]

Elevated tree stands used for deer hunting are the number one cause of hunting-related injuries and deaths in the United States. Deer Hunting can be Dangerous for the Hunter According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, one in three people who hunt using elevated tree stands will experience a fall that results in injuries. […]

In most injury cases that involve hazing, liability is placed on the fraternity and/or its individual members that participated in the hazing practice, rather than the college or university where the injury occurred. Over the last decade, rising injuries caused by college binge drinking and fraternity hazing practices have lead to an increasing number of […]

Teen drivers typically gain driving skill and confidence with age and experience, but senior teens between ages 17 and 19 are more likely to test the boundaries of safe driving practices than younger teens. Teenage Driving Safety A 2017 Teen Driving Study of 2,800 high school teens shows that seniors exhibit riskier driving habits than […]

According to health news reports by USA Today, surgery centers are cutting costs to boost profits, leading to many patient fatalities. Investigations have revealed dangerous conditions contributing to many patient deaths in surgery centers across the country. Reports highlight numerous operations performed in these non-hospital facilities that have resulted in death. The Dangers of Surgery […]

Many jobs in indoor office environments, medical fields, and public service industries pose greater health risks than outdoor jobs that are considered dangerous. (Article continues below infographic) ______ Workers’ Health at Risk Some of America’s most unhealthy jobs occur in workplaces where daily tasks are considered safe and routine. The U.S. Department of Labor used […]

Many unqualified, dangerous and otherwise ineligible drivers are behind the wheel of school buses across the nation. Requirements for school bus drivers vary from state to state. Some drivers only need a commercial driver’s license (CDL). In many cases, no background checks or screenings are required. Are Kids Safe on School Buses? School bus drivers […]