There is no question that a teenager checking his or her text messages while driving is a distracted driver. However, there are multiple activities or events that can distract drivers, and these are not limited to cell phones or teenagers. In fact, eating while...
Fatal job-related accidents in different industries
Many workers die when things go wrong on the job, and people who work in particular fields are especially likely to sustain serious or fatal injuries. Going over data on deaths in different sectors helps draw attention to the risks workers face. It can also highlight...
How does accident reconstruction work?
After a serious auto accident, law enforcement or an outside agency may do a reconstruction of the accident scene. The process seeks to discover exactly what occurred before, during and after the incident. Accident reconstruction can help you to learn about liability...
Is your work ladder putting you at risk?
When working from a ladder, you are vulnerable to serious injury in an unexpected fall. If your ladder tangles with overhead power lines, you may also suffer electrocution. For these and other reasons, ladder violations remain on the Occupational Safety and Health...
