Agricultural workers in Virginia and across the country could be at risk of serious occupational injuries due to the equipment used on farms. One study funded by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that machine operators were often exposed...
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Month: March 2019
Driving while tired is more dangerous than many think
Many Virginia drivers would have to admit that, at one time or another, they have gotten behind the wheel while they were tired. They may not have realized how serious of an issue driving while tired can be. This is one of the reasons why on March 15, 2019, an...
How to keep eyes safe at work
Roughly 2,000 workers in Virginia and throughout the country experience an eye injury each day. These injuries can be caused by debris in the air or by rubbing an eye with an unclean hand, sleeve or other material. However, there are ways in which an individual can...
4 important highway driving safety tips
When you take to the highway, it's important to alter your approach to the road. Not only are you traveling at a higher rate of speed, but you're also in close proximity to a variety of vehicles, including commercial trucks.Here are four important highway driving...
Truck Safety Coalition wants trucks to use speed limiters
In Virginia, truck drivers cause frequent crashes. A safety coalition sponsored by Road Safe America and the Truck Safety Coalition wants Congress to pass new safety regulations. The coalition contends that heavy-duty trucks need to have automatic emergency braking...