Due to the nature of construction work, manufacturing and other types of manual labor, various types of equipment and tools come with certain risks to Ohio workers. Heavy equipment, vehicles and power tools can all cause significant injuries if used incorrectly or if...
Month: July 2017
Autopilot feature was not responsible for Tesla crashes
There's a lot of buzz about self-driving cars -- many industry experts predict that they're going to take over the future car market and usher in a new era of roadway safety. However, a deadly accident in 2016 involving a vehicle made by Tesla, the leader in the...
How do you minimize scars from a dog bite?
Dog bites are always serious. Whether the dog is a 120-pound rottweiler or a 20-pound chihuahua, it isn't just the size of the bite that's the problem -- infection, jagged wounds and other complications can leave you with significant scar tissue. Fortunately, there...
Beware of common forklift dangers
Forklifts are a common sight in warehouses and construction. They're also one of the biggest dangers to employees -- perhaps, in part, because they are such a familiar sight that not all employees are as wary of them as they should be. In fact, some of the most common...
Bad tires and bad accidents: How they’re related
A bad tire is bad news on the road -- and not just because there's the risk of a flat. A car that's being driven around on threadbare, poorly-maintained tires puts lives in danger. Experts have been urging drivers for years to make sure that they constantly check...