Zero Accident Vision Initiative

According to the traffic and product safety director of Volvo Trucks, every year, worldwide, a staggering 1.2 million people are fatally injured in auto-related accidents. Around 90 percent of these accidents are caused by human error and negligence. Volvo has long been known as a company that prides itself in safety. Following in that tradition,
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Traffic Fatalities Spike Despite Safety Technology

Despite recent advances in automobile safety technology, the number of fatal car accidents reached a decade high in 2016. According to a report released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37,461 motorists were killed and another 5,987 pedestrians were fatally injured in traffic accidents. From drunk driving-related deaths to fatalities involving cyclists, traffic
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Countdown Timers Alert Motorists to Light Changes

For some drivers, a yellow traffic light is a signal to slow down in anticipation of a red light. Other drivers hit the gas pedal to avoid sitting at a red light. Unfortunately, if the motorist drives through a yellow light without knowing how much time is left before the light turns red, they can
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Sick Healthcare Professionals Put Patients at Risk

When people acquire an illness, they trust doctors and nurses to help them recover. When healthcare professionals (HCPs) acquire illnesses themselves, they are not able to provide the care their patients need. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities must have systems in place to ensure that sick workers can stay home and avoid infecting patients. However,
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Office Holiday Party Injuries

With the holiday season in full swing, many employers throw holiday parties to build employee morale, show appreciation for a job well done, and enjoy each other’s company in a more relaxed setting. In some cases, however, a holiday party can get out of control, particularly when alcohol is being served. If an employee is
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Multi-Generational Workforce Impacts Workplace Safety

Today’s workforce is made up of multiple generations, including baby boomers, Generation X, and millennials. More people are working well into their 60s and 70s after the economic downturn of 2008 either cost them their job, or affected their retirement plans. With the multi-generational workforce comes unique challenges, particularly maintaining a safe work environment in
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Reckless Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash that Injured Six Victims

A multi-vehicle crash caused personal injuries for six victims on Thursday evening. The accident, which involved five vehicles, occurred around 6 pm in Towson, Maryland, and sent five people to the hospital. Before the crash, a driver from Westminster, Maryland was driving recklessly by weaving in and out of the lanes and using excessive speed
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