Construction work in Virginia and the rest of the country is much safer than it used to be. However, it is still an occupation that presents serious dangers, especially when there is a high demand for construction services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
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Month: March 2017
New OSHA program for Virginia employers
A new program launched by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is designed to help small and mid-sized businesses create health and safety programs that reduce the risk of injury to workers. The program, called the Safe and...
Did someone else’s drowsy driving cause your car accident?
Imagine getting an early start on your cross country road trip at 4 a.m. The traffic will be light, so you will be able to log some serious miles before the rush hits. As you drive out of town, a car you were passing veers into your lane, so you take evasive action to...
Tips for lessening workplace head injuries in Virginia
Many construction workers and those employed in the oil and gas industry are often exposed to overhead hazards that can turn deadly, especially if they are unprotected and they suffer a serious face or head injury from a fall or a falling object. For instance, in...
March is dedicated to eye injury awareness
Many Virginia residents have jobs that put their eyes in danger. Construction workers are required to wear eye protection, but other types of jobs can harm to eyes, especially ones that involve spending long periods of time working on a computer. The American Academy...
5 frightening TBI symptoms after a car accident
Doctors learn more about brain injuries every day, but they remain challenging and facts can be elusive. Part of the issue is that traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can impact people in different ways. Doctors must review each case individually. If you're a...
Roadways in Virginia may be getting more dangerous
Due to recent figures that indicate a rise in traffic deaths, the National Safety Council is calling for a number of new regulations to make the roads safer. The NSC is calling for all cell phone use to be banned in automobiles as well as a three-tiered driver...