While workers in every industry face some safety hazards, it is well known that employees in factories and warehouses are especially at risk to injury. This is as true in North Carolina as it is anywhere else in the nation. According to OSHA, the most common warehouse...
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Month: January 2018
Takata recall expansion includes cars from 14 automakers
The largest vehicle recall in U.S. history just got bigger. On Jan. 18, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalled vehicles from over a dozen automakers due to defective Takata air bag inflators. The recall is part of an ongoing effort to get the...
3 tips for getting compensation after a drunk driver hits you
Drunk driving is a serious problem. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 10,000 people die every year because of intoxicated motorists. If you get hit by a drunk driver, the results may be disastrous. Even if you do not die in a DUI...
Reporting motor vehicle accidents
Drivers in North Carolina should be aware of the time constraints when it comes to taking certain actions after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. While medical attention for all injured parties is a priority, it is important to know when to contact one's...
Freight-loading errors are a major safety risk to motorists
Lots of freight moved across North Carolina takes at least part of its journey by truck. While many motorists may not think about what's inside those trailers on the highway, the manner in which they are loaded can mean life or death. Loading errors are one of the...
Serious truck accidents are not limited to big rigs
When you think about deadly truck accidents, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the type of truck you regularly see on the freeways of North Carolina – namely, those huge 18-wheelers that carry one or two trailers behind them. It is true that big...
4 outcomes of dog attacks and what should happen next
Your neighbor's dog has a tendency to be noisy when people come near, but today it got out and snapped at the boy across the street. Did it think there was a threat? Or is the dog a danger?The Association of Professional Dog Trainers has an evaluation tool for...
Dressers, TV, other furniture could tip and injure consumers
North Carolina parents who are buying a television or dresser might want to make sure it does not present a danger of tipping. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these are particularly dangerous to children who might climb the furniture and pull...
Responding to aggressive drivers
Drivers in North Carolina probably know about road rage, either at first or second hand. They should know, then, how important it is not to provoke other drivers who are being aggressive or bullying. The following are just a few tips on how to handle common...
Can technology keep your teen driver out of a car crash?
As the parent of a young driver, you know that distractions are everywhere. For a teenager, a distraction is only as close as a cellphone.Technology has brought the cellphone into our lives, but the tech innovators have also produced apps to help parents control the...
