Preventing Rollover Accidents
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Rollover accidents are some of the most deadly, as Kevin found out when he was coming home from a weekend at the lake. He veered off the road at one point, so he readjusted to stay in his lane, but he overcorrected. His Jeep rolled over several times and tragically, he did not survive.
What is a Rollover Accident?
A rollover accident is a type of car crash where the car falls onto its side or the roof. More than 10,000 lives are lost each year from rollover accidents. A rollover accident can happen in any vehicle, but taller…
5 Basic Steps to Occupational Safety
There are several things employers can do to limit the number of accidents and their severity when they do occur. Follow these steps to occupational safety.
How Simple Practice On Your Next Flight Could Prevent An Accident
When you're training for a new certificate or rating, you practice. A lot.
Prevent Ladder Accidents Through Safety Training
An infographic from the industry experts at Builders Mutual. In the construction industry, many new employees are relatively undertrained. Therefore, it is extremely important to provide safety education to all employees on their first day of work, before they step onto your job-site. As industry experts at Builders Mutual, we are dedicated to setting … Continue reading "Prevent Ladder Accidents Through Safety Training"
What To Do If You Witness A Motorcycle Accident
The internet is chockablock with “crash porn” and disaster scenes of motorcyclists eating shit. Yes, riding can be dangerous, but maybe a lot less so if you take a second to take some advice on what to do when someone goes down. And you don’t have to be a doctor to be helpful.
Tips to Prevent Workplace Accidents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 3 million employees are injured in work accidents every year. These injuries do more than generate hefty medical bills and force victims to take time off work--they leave the injured and their families at a loss with how to move forward.
How to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Your Home
Not all slip-and-fall accidents occur in the workplace. Each year, millions of U.S. adults inure themselves by slipping and falling in their home. While many of these injuries are minor, consisting of bruising or lacerations, others are more severe and debilitating. As a homeowner, however, you can prevent slip-and-fall accidents in your home by following a few simple steps.Use Handrails When Climbing StairsIf your home has…
Prevent EMS medication errors with checklists and job aids
Most EMS providers have witnessed or been involved with a medication error attributable to poor system design and lack of safety behaviors
Common Workplace Accidents and How to Avoid Them
With the variety of ways people can injure themselves at work, it is difficult to prevent everything. However, with good training, clear signage and access to the necessary safety equipment,…
Top 8 Driving Tips to Avoid Accidents
Click to see our great tips to help you avoid getting into traffic accidents and arriving safely instead.
How to reduce fatal construction accidents among roofers?
Roofers have one of the most dangerous occupations among all workers. Every year more than hundred of them are dying in fall accidents. According to the most recent statistics, among the 401 fall ...
3 Tips for Avoiding Accidents in the Warehouse
It is essential to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement in the warehouse. Not only does it create a positive environment, it promotes better communication, which can help prevent accidents in the workplace.
How one company cut work-related accidents by 60 percent in two years
A company-wide initiative that included management commitment and lots of employee commitment led to a 60 percent decrease in Lost Time Accident Frequency (LTAF)* at UPM, a company involved in reformation of bio and forest industries.
Construction Accidents: The Risks, the Facts and the Repercussions [Infographic]
Accidents happen. On construction sites, accidents can happen frequently.
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Construction Accident Facts You Should Know
Every year, construction workers and visitors are killed on construction sites or are seriously injured. One-fifth of all worker fatalities are reported on construction sites.<br>If you have been injured on a construction site, you may be eligible ......
How To Keep Your Child Safe From Pedestrian Accidents
The parent and the school management’s responsibility is to ensure that kids are safe when walking to school. Going back to school is an exciting moment and a scary one; you need...
