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What Are Construction’s Fatal 4? Know The Risks.

You may have heard people talk about the construction industry and the infamous “fatal four.” These are the four ways that workers are most often injured and killed on the job. They’ve earned their reputation over the years due to consistent involvement, despite changes to…

Over One In Four Cases Of Nursing Home Abuse Goes Unreported

Stories of nursing home abuse are horrible, but everyone hopes that it is not common. People across New York State place their trust in nursing homes, having faith that their aging parents will be safe. New findings show that nursing home abuse may be worse…

Boyfriend Of Crash Victim Says He Hopes Driver Tried To Save Her

A young woman died in a fiery accident in New York. Her body was found in the car after firefighters put out the flames, an inferno that engulfed the entire vehicle. The woman was a passenger in that car. The driver, a man in his…

How To Keep Your Kids Safe At The Mall This Holiday Season

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year — but it can be a parent’s worst nightmare when they have to bring small children with them to the mall and struggle through the crowds with a toddler or two in tow. While individual stores…

18 Construction Workers Die Every Week

When you leave for work in the morning, you fully expect to come home that night. You’re just watching the clock and counting down the hours until you can return to a warm home, a family and a fulfilling dinner after a good day’s work.…

5 Reasons For Slip-And-Fall Accidents

In many ways, slip-and-fall accidents are easy to avoid if the proper steps are taken. At the same time, these accidents remain very common, and part of the reason is simply that people don’t always know why they happen or how to prevent them. They…

OSHA’s Top Violation: Fall Protection

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration checks companies for numerous violations, from exposure to hazardous chemicals to unsafe working conditions and much more. Over and over, though, OSHA comes up with the same violation at the top of the list. It’s simple: Workers don’t use…

SUV Drives Through A Laundromat In Reverse

A white Ford Escape in New York started backing up in the parking lot outside of a laundromat. Rather than stopping in those parking spaces in front of the building, though, it slammed right through the glass window and plowed on inside. Six people were…

Do Distracted Driving Awareness Campaigns Work?

You’ve probably read news stories about distracted driving laws. You’ve likely seen commercials designed to raise awareness of the risks. What you’re wondering is if these measures even work? Don’t people already know that texting and driving is dangerous, for example? Is seeing a commercial…

The Most Common Injury Accident

With Labor Day weekend upon us, it is a good opportunity to revisit the importance of safety on the roads. The National Safety Council reports that 2.5 million rear end collisions occur each year, making them the most frequent accident on U.S. roads. Damages from…

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