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Safety Advocates Say the Time to Act to Reduce Fatal Truck Crashes is Now

According to a Kansas City Star editorial, the NHTSA has ignored requests from the National Transportation Safety Board to take action to prevent trucks from rear-ending other vehicles.

By Bryan Pope

/ 19 Oct 2018

Should We Ban Red Light Cameras?

Red light cameras are illegal in 10 states, and Governor Greg Abbott has voiced the opinion that Texas should join them.

By Bryan Pope

/ 16 Oct 2018

Think You Might Have CRPS/RSD? Watch for these 5 Potential Symptoms

What are some of the common signs of CRPS/RSD?

By Bryan Pope

/ 24 Aug 2018

Think You Might Have CRPS/RSD? Watch for these 5 Potential Symptoms

NHTSA Urges Automakers to Fast-track Takata Airbag Recalls

The NHTSA released a statement earlier this month urging 19 automakers to speed up the recalls of potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

By Bryan Pope

/ 22 Aug 2018

Common Workplace Injuries, and How to Prevent Them

Approximately 8,900,000 U.S. employees (six percent of the workforce) sustain workplace injuries and illnesses each year, according to data compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC). Here are five common workplace injuries, and how to help prevent them: Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips, and…

By Bryan Pope

/ 15 Aug 2018

Common Workplace Injuries, and How to Prevent Them

‘Tis the Season: Watch Out for Road Hazards Caused by Farm Equipment

During the summer, farm equipment is out on the roads throughout the U.S., potentially making traffic more hazardous for all drivers for a number of reasons: Size and Speed Agricultural vehicles can be much larger than regular vehicles on the roadway, and usually travel much…

By Bryan Pope

/ 31 Jul 2018

‘Tis the Season: Watch Out for Road Hazards Caused by Farm Equipment

Study Says CRPS/RSD Patients More Likely to Develop Condition in Other Places

A study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain found that participants with a history of complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (CRPS/RSD) and a documented “inciting event”—broken bones, injuries, and surgical procedures—were 75 percent more likely to develop secondary CR

By Bryan Pope

/ 17 Jul 2018

Study Says CRPS/RSD Patients More Likely to Develop Condition in Other Places

Texas Tops List for Common Construction Site Fatalities

Texas had the highest number of fatal work accidents in the U.S. in 2016, and of the 545 reported, many occurred in the construction industry, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Here are five of the most common construction…

By Bryan Pope

/ 11 Jul 2018

Texas Tops List for Common Construction Site Fatalities

How to Stay Safe During Your Summer Road Trip

Summer vacation time is here, and for many Americans, that means hitting the road.

By Bryan Pope

/ 20 Jun 2018

Should Teens Be Allowed to Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines?

A bill currently under review in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow truck drivers under age 21 to transport goods across state lines. Proponents say the measure would solve the industry’s driver shortage, but skeptics say it is irresponsible, and a better way to…

By Bryan Pope

/ 11 May 2018

Should Teens Be Allowed to Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines?

Easily Avoidable: the Four Most Common Workplace Injuries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the U.S. in 2016, and one-third of those were serious and required time away from work. Here are some tips on how to avoid a few…

By Bryan Pope

/ 26 Apr 2018

Easily Avoidable: the Four Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Job Site Injuries Down From a Decade Ago, Work Still Needs to be Done

On April 5th in St. Petersburg, Florida, a construction crane on site at the new St. Petersburg Police station toppled over for no apparent reason—narrowly missing several construction workers who might have been crushed otherwise. The harrowing few moments were caught on video as one…

By Bryan Pope

/ 13 Apr 2018

Construction Job Site Injuries Down From a Decade Ago, Work Still Needs to be Done