Indicators with Biggest Impact on Workplace Safety

Construction workers face some of the most dangerous workplace hazards of any industry. From slip and fall accidents and electrocutions to scaffolding accidents and getting hit by falling debris, construction related injuries can be quite severe and fatal. However, construction sites can be much safer if the appropriate safety protocols are followed. In fact, according
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Wrong-Way Car Crash in Lochearn Causes Two Fatalities

A wrong-way car crash in Lochearn, Maryland led to two fatalities on Thursday morning. Around 2 am, the fatal car accident occurred on the Baltimore Beltway after an 88-year-old woman from York, Pennsylvania was driving her SUV the wrong way on the inner loop of Liberty Road and collided with a sedan that was driven
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Measuring Diagnostic Errors

Research shows that close to 12 million Americans are impacted by diagnostic errors each year, one-third of which result in serious injuries, disabilities, or even death. A researcher from Johns Hopkins’ Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality has developed a new method for measuring and monitoring diagnostic errors to reduce the incidence of medical
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The Debate Over Red Light Cameras

According to a never-released report by a state Department of Transportation, red light cameras have been effective at improving safety and discouraging drivers from running red lights. However, critics of the program question their accuracy, their legality, constitutionality, and are concerned that this type of law enforcement could lead to corruption, bribery, and fraud. The
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Steer Clear of Truck’s “No Zones”

Driving next to a large commercial truck can feel a bit intimidating due to its massive size and weight. Because they are so large, big rigs have substantial blind spots, which are also referred to as “no zones.” When other vehicles in the vicinity are driving within those “no zones,” the truck driver is unable
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Improved Road Signs Help Older Drivers

According to a recent study by TRIP, a national transportation research group, motorists who are aged 65 or older are at an increased risk of being fatally injured in a car accident. To make roads safer for older drivers, safety officials are urging states to make changes that will address the specific challenges that these
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Texting and talking on the phone while driving are not the only causes of distracted driving accidents, but they are two of the most common causes. To bring much-needed attention to this issue, the National Safety Council observes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Drivers are encouraged to recognize the dangers of distracted driving and
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