Falls from scaffolding Scaffolds are temporary frames used on construction sites to facilitate access to high places. The heights of these platforms generally vary between 2 and 14 meters in height, which is why they represent a high risk due to the severity of the injuries that can be produced by falls from such distances.
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The most common workplace injuries are not usually that serious, but sometimes they need workers’ compensation. Usually claimed aspects of these injuries. People get hurt when they do some kind of work. Very often lost wages. Receive medical treatment after an injury. The employer is often liable for these types of workplace injuries. There are
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A recent report from Allstate Insurance notes that Dallas ranks below the top 200 largest cities for number of safe driving records. The report was based on auto accident claim data collected by the insurance company. This denotes an improvement from 2017, when Dallas was ranked the third most dangerous city for drivers according to
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The industrial revolution brought about accelerated change in the United States. New laws had to be enacted to protect workers, improve working conditions and establish workers’ rights. Despite these efforts, serious industrial accidents happen every day. Industrial accidents are often catastrophic. They often have a permanent effect on workers, the environment, and the people around
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Road safety depends on three factors: the human, the state of the vehicle or motorcycle and the state of the road. Before starting a trip, make sure you take preventive measures. Human factor Your responsibility on the road is a transcendental aspect, since your well-being and that of others depends on this. Avoid distractions while
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Truck driver fatigue is a serious threat to public safety. It is a disturbingly common cause of fatal truck crashes, yet it is 100% preventable. In this blog post, I will discuss what it is, how dangerous it is, how the hours-of-service rules were enacted to combat it and tips for preventing it. What Is
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