The condition of the brake system of commercial trucks is an important road safety issue. Drivers in South Carolina may be interested to know that that as a result of unexpected brake inspections, almost 2,000 trucks were sidelined due to violations.During Brake...
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Month: July 2017
Focus on output contributes to workplace injuries
When safety takes a backseat to productivity, South Carolina workers often end up paying the price for their employers' profits. Data shows that manufacturing fatalities are trending up after falling since 2008. U.S. Department of Labor figures have revealed that...
Annual safety program for miners is re-launched
South Carolina mine workers may be interested to know that the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is restarting its Preventive Roof/Rib Outreach Program. PROP is an annual event intended to inform mine operators and coal miners about the causes of roof and...
Fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses on the rise
South Carolina motorists should exercise caution when traveling near large vehicles. Data collected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has revealed an increase in fatalities from crashes that involve large trucks or buses. In 2015, over 4,000 fatal...
Tesla S not among IIHS safety picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given three full-size cars its Top Safety Pick Plus designation. However, South Carolina residents may be surprised to learn that the Tesla S was not on the list. The honor was given to the Lincoln Continental, the...
Teens more likely than others to be injured at work
Many South Carolina teens decide to get a job over the summer as a way to stay busy and earn some fun money while school is out. However, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has reported that younger workers are particularly at risk for suffering...