As a California construction worker, you know that your job requires you to lift, carry and move heavy equipment and materials every day. Since you probably do not consciously think of the beating your back takes day after day, you could be injuring it without knowing...
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How safe are older truckers on the highways?
There is a nationwide shortage of truck drivers to haul America's goods -- and it could be impacting the safety of the trucking industry. It's estimated that in order to move at least 70 percent of the cargo for our country, there must be no fewer than 48,000...
How construction workers can help prevent power tool injuries
Too many serious injuries in construction work are caused by power tools that are worn out, malfunctioning or just plain defective. Construction workers can help prevent these injuries by properly inspecting their power tools before they begin using themFollowing are...
Odds of dying in a pedestrian accident are disproportionally high
If you get involved in a pedestrian accident, as the pedestrian, your odds of suffering from fatal injuries are higher than they are in other types of collisions.One study noted that a mere 1.2 percent of all car accidents involve pedestrians. Rather than making up a...
Do you know the safest way to walk around traffic?
The roads are for everyone: Drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, runners and more. However, the reality is that most people use the roads with motor vehicles, so those in other categories often feel marginalized and like they're in danger. Cars and trucks are the largest,...
Creating a buffer zone on a motorcycle
There are millions of licensed motorcycle riders in California who enjoy riding throughout the year. The weather in California allows for this, which also means that there are more accidents involving motorcycles than in most other states. Here are some tips for...
How to reduce the chances of a drunk driver hitting you
Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. It is easy to avoid drunk driving yourself by simply avoid driving after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, you cannot control the actions of others. You may never know when there are intoxicated motorists on the...
Scaffolding safety tips: Rules every worker should know
Scaffolds are a familiar sight on construction sites, and indispensable when it comes to working in high places. But scaffolds are also a common source of danger for workers -- especially when the proper safety measures aren't taken.Here are some scaffolding safety...
Driver fatigue can be deadly when it affects commercial truckers
Most people recognize that driving while tired isn't the safest decision. However, many people find themselves in situations where it seems like they don't have another option. Commercial truck drivers all too often fall into this category.Between their long work...
Pedestrian deaths highest in nearly 3 decades
When it comes to traffic safety, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that, across the board, traffic fatalities are decreasing. But the bad news is that we have entered a period of record highs for pedestrian traffic deaths.The author of a recently...
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