Since 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act has saved the lives of more than 553,000 workers. But there are still thousands of dangerous jobs. And construction is one of the most hazardous fields of all. According to OSHA, the fatal injury rate in construction is higher than the national average for all industries. The owners …
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American Infrastructure Needs Rescuing
In 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis during evening rush hour. 13 people died, and 145 were injured. It wasn’t the first time that a collapse on one of our roadways led to a loss of life. But this high-profile incident set off a firestorm of news coverage and national soul-searching about …
Reducing Dangers of Road Construction Work Zones
As summer road construction projects get into full swing it is important to understand how to keep construction workers and drivers safe. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, as of 2015, there have been 96,626 crashes in work zones. This shows a lack of attention to safety in work zones. In order to reduce …
Dash Cams are Becoming Standard in Trucking
It’s a wonder why forward-facing dash cams are not already used nationwide for all CDL truck drivers. However, most companies do now have their drivers equipped with forward-facing dash cams. The forward-facing dash cam pays for itself in a short amount of time. For example, even for a very minor accident, with the dash cam …