When working at heights with the use of equipment such as scaffolding, wearing the proper gear such as safety harnesses and ropes can be integral to protecting against various types of safety risks. However, should the apparatus collapse, harnesses and ropes may...
Year: 2024
What are some common types of workplace electrical hazards?
It may be no secret that the outcome of any type of workplace accident could take a devastating toll on your health and well-being. While knowing the types of safety issues that may exist in your workplace setting can be integral to reducing the risk of such outcomes,...
Recent rear-end crash kills 1 in North Carolina
Driving at proper speeds and allowing sufficient spacing are two examples of strategies that may prove vital to promoting safety and reducing crash risks. Those who fail to practice similar defensive strategies might struggle to react to a variety of driving...
What might lead a driver to tailgate?
Allowing sufficient spacing can be a vital component of safe driving and of providing drivers with adequate time and space to respond to situations that arise. Unfortunately, it might not always be feasible to expect all drivers to engage in safe behaviors and the...
Beef plant facing heavy fines after workplace accident
Although most jobs come with certain risks, getting hurt on the job is often the last thing a worker expects to happen. However, suffering a debilitating injury at work can be absolutely devastating. If a person can no longer work and earn an income, paying basic...
Manufacturing jobs are on the rise. Will safety keep up?
After several years of unemployment, many people are happy and relieved to be back in the workforce. New opportunities are enabling workers to launch new careers. Jobs that involve a specialized skill or trade are on the rise. In North Carolina and throughout the...