Before you start your New Year's Eve celebration, take a moment to think about the dangers of driving under the influence. According to the National Safety Council, 408 individuals could pass away this New Year's holiday on American roadways. Midnight to six in the...
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What are field sobriety tests?
When the police stop a driver because they are suspected of drunk driving, they can request field sobriety tests. While the police may get the most evidence through chemical tests, they may begin with a field sobriety test. A field sobriety test is a kind of physical...
3 types of fall protection systems
In many industries, such as the construction industry, falls are one of the top reasons for injuries and fatalities every year. They’re one of the main risks that workers face, whether they are working on roofs, ladders, scaffolding systems or other hazardous areas....
Why do teenage drivers have such high accident rates?
The accident rates for teen drivers are concerning. When you look at the amount of fatal accidents they’re involved in, the rate is disproportionately high compared to the size of the age group. There aren’t very many teenage drivers, in other words, but they cause an...
Potential signs of internal bleeding
When someone is involved in an accident, it’s important for them to take all of their symptoms seriously. In some cases, people may think that their injuries are minor when they have actually been severely hurt and are actually in need of emergency medical attention....
How long can a test detect marijuana in your system?
When someone smokes marijuana, they may be high for a relatively short length of time. There are other forms of use, such as taking edibles, which can result in a longer high. For instance, someone who takes edibles may be high for the next 3 to 4 hours. But this is...
3 categories of distracted driving, with key examples
It’s important for drivers to realize that distracted driving comes in many different forms. It does not just mean texting and driving. Any type of distraction can cause a car crash. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts distracted driving issues into...
Tips for working safely on ladders
In many workplaces, ladder use is frequent. Workers in a store or a warehouse have to get things down from high shelves. Workers on a construction site may have to climb ladders to get to higher levels or work at elevated positions, such as when painting a house or...
Long-term consequences of a traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident can have serious short and long-term implications. While the immediate effects of a TBI following an accident can be debilitating, people should also consider the long-term impact it could have on their health and...
Why wet weather year-round in North Carolina causes crashes
North Carolina rarely experiences the freezing precipitation that people generally associate with weather-related crash risk, which may give people a false sense of security about their safety on the road. People generally don't think of rain storms as a safety risk...