There were more injuries to manufacturing workers resulting in days off work than to workers in any other industry apart from the service and transport, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Every employer must carry out constant safety checks and staff...
Month: October 2020
Why big trucks jackknife and how to avoid a crash when one does
Big commercial trucks can cause some of the most dramatic and shocking crashes that you may ever witness on the road. A jackknife accident can impact dozens of people and shut down an entire road. Jackknife crashes are unique to commercial trucks and vehicles towing...
One simple trick that could help you stay safer around big trucks
Sharing the road with big commercial trucks drastically increases the degree of risk that drivers have for injury and even death on the road. A vehicle that weighs multiple times what your vehicle weighs could cause catastrophic damage to your vehicle and...
2 seriously hurt, 1 killed in single-vehicle collision
When you see flashing lights behind you, you should know to pull over to the side of the road. When police officers, ambulances or other emergency personnel are approaching, it’s your responsibility to stop and wait for them to pass. If an officer is behind you, you...
Losing your job could lead to divorce
Your job seemed very solid when you got married, but the company has not been thriving in recent years. They decide that they have to downsize, and you get laid off. There is an obvious economic impact but is that job loss also going to take a toll on your marriage?...
Safer trucks are available, and they’re worth the cost
If you are injured by a truck, or someone in your family dies in a truck crash, it can be galling to know that it could have been avoided. Yet research shows the technology available could save thousands of lives if truck companies fitted it. A 2017 study by the AAA...
Considering divorce? Here’s what you should know
If you’re thinking about divorce, you need to know exactly what to expect even before you begin the process. Every case is unique, but there are also similarities and areas that everyone must consider carefully. Preparation is often the key to making the process go...
Truck accidents happen because loads move and shift
Truck accidents happen for many well-documented reasons, from speeding to distracted driving to drunk driving. However, one thing that tends to go a bit under the radar, despite the danger, is the fact that some accidents happen when there is a shift in the load that...
5 common myths people believe about New Hampshire divorce
Half-truths and myths abound when it comes to divorce. Everyone in New Hampshire seems to have their own idea about what divorce entails, and not all of those ideas have a basis in the law or legal precedent. Familiarizing yourself with some of the more common myths...
The importance of protective clothing in factories
If you are going back to work after your factory has been closed, you may be concerned about your safety. Having the correct personal protection equipment (PPE) at work is more important than ever. While PPE has always mattered, some employers have been lacking in...
