Believe it or not, federal law has only required auto manufacturers to include seat belts in cars for a little more than 50 years.In just a few decades, seat belt use became commonplace and even required by law to protect individuals in the event of a car accident....
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Month: November 2019
Transportation accidents top cause for fatal work injuries
Many individuals who work in the transportation industry say they are lucky since they get to travel for a living. However, being on the road has its fair share of risks, just like any other workplace.Transportation workers understand that, but the recent reports from...
How long does it take to recover from a brain injury?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that auto accidents are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) across the country each year.One of the most common questions individuals have after sustaining an injury in a catastrophic...
New law covering firefighters’ cancer leads to action
On October 1, the monumental law expanding firefighter’s workers’ compensation coverage for cancer went into effect. Maryland laws have held presumptions to cover firefighter’s work-related cancer for some time, but this increased coverage is significant to help these...
Women are often disproportionately affected by workplace injuries
Many reports indicate that there are still inequalities in the workplace between men and women. It might be in the lack of executive positions women hold or the wage gap, but there are still disparities today in 2019.However, women in the workforce face another...
Workers must understand the dangers of stress
Back in May, the World Health Organization (WHO) made waves when it reported that worker burnout was a dangerous phenomenon impacting nearly every field of employment. WHO states that burnout is the consequence of extreme stress in the workplace caused by the work...
When do forklift accidents happen?
Forklifts can make employees' jobs much easier in a variety of industries. They transport materials on construction sites and take the load off employees to prevent them from overexerting themselves. There is no doubt that these machines are helpful, but they can also...
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