Texting and driving is certainly one of the top forms of distracted driving. If you ask someone for examples of dangerous driver distractions, it’s probably the first one they will give. But it is certainly not the only one. Distracted driving goes far beyond just...
The automobile has become an integral part of people’s lives. But while cars provide convenience and mobility, they also pose significant risks, especially for teenagers. Teenagers are more susceptible to causing and otherwise being involved in car crashes than any...
Maryland's Office of Legislative Audits is a 10-member commission responsible for receiving and reviewing reports about workplace accidents, settling claims, conducting hearings, and issuing referrals to workers for rehabilitation. The group can also assess fines...
A car accident has the potential to turn your entire life upside down in a matter of seconds. You could easily be facing physical, emotional and financial losses that are just devastating. Unfortunately, insurance companies are in business to make money, not put...
Working in a long-term care facility offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards. You get to make a real difference in the lives of residents who rely on your skills and compassion for their day-to-day needs. As rewarding as it is, the work also comes with risks...
Car crashes can happen from all directions so drivers must take a range of precautions to prevent them. One they can take to reduce the chance of running into someone from behind is known as the three-second rule. Why three seconds? Do you know what a safe following...
As a type of insurance, workers’ compensation helps pay for the medical costs of an employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness and wages lost due to impairment. You might think that compensation only applies to visible ailments, such as broken bones,...
You have probably heard of a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. But there is a different physical issue called cubital tunnel syndrome that also might come from the job you do. Cubital tunnel syndrome often arises from actions such as bending the elbow for...
When people think of dangerous industries or professions, jobs that are much more physical in nature, such as construction or manufacturing, top the list. Careers within the education sector are typically not thought of as dangerous or hazardous. Still, you never know...
When you work at heights, there are generally two different types of safety standards that your employer will utilize to protect workers on the job. These are known as fall protection and fall prevention systems. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there...
