Montgomery County Truck Collision Causes Fatality

A head-on truck collision caused a fatality and serious injuries on Wednesday morning. The fatal accident occurred around 1:49 am in Aspen Hill, Maryland, and involved two pickup trucks. One truck driver who was 50-years old sustained personal injuries in the crash while the other driver from Gaithersburg, Maryland succumbed to his fatal injuries at
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How to Avoid Work Zone Accidents

From repairing a pothole to widening a highway, the roads we drive on often require maintenance. While road work is being done, work zones can create potentially hazardous situations when motorists become confused by the lane changes, flashing lights, and merging traffic. Unfortunately, these conditions can lead to car accidents and injuries. However, there are
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Temporary Workers Left Vulnerable

The number of temporary employees has increased in recent years, with nearly three million people across the country employed by staffing agencies. Temps often meet the needs of employers who are looking to hire workers for a particular project. Unfortunately, staffing agencies do not always provide adequate safety training for temporary employees. This can put
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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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