Virginia laboratory workers might be concerned about safety on the job after hearing about problems at one of the country's premier nuclear weapons facilities. The Los Alamos National Laboratory, which created the atomic bomb, is facing growing criticism for its...
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Month: June 2017
Many motorcycle crashes are the result of other drivers’ mistakes
Getting on the open road with a motor vehicle poses some threats to your health and well-being. Even those in larger, enclosed vehicles understand that risk. When you ride a motorcycle, the potential for very serious, even fatal, injuries, exists.Motorcycle drivers...
Engine vapors pose hazard to oil and gas workers
Mixing non-intrinsically safe motors and engines with flammable gases or vapors could have catastrophic consequences, and workers in the oil and gas industry in Virginia and other states across the nation may want to take note. Between 2005 and 2015, the ignition...
Federal rule aims to curb danger of improper trucker training
Following a five-month delay, new federal regulations that will impact the training of new truckers in Virginia and nationwide are going into effect. The implementation of the training rule was delayed due to reviews of the regulation by the Trump...
Apple to unveil new anti-distracted driving software: Is it enough?
After spending years talking about its commitment to reducing distracted driving, smartphone manufacturer Apple earlier this month unveiled an enhanced "do not disturb" mode in its upcoming iPhone operating system. The new do not disturb mode, due for release this...
How to reduce injury risk while lifting
It isn't uncommon for Virginia workers to be required to lift or carry objects as part of their job duties. However, it is imperative that employers and workers make safe lifting a shared priority. Employers should opt for mechanized lifting whenever possible, and...