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NHTSA ads take aim at South Carolina teen drinking and driving A new series of ads produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council takes aim at underage drinking and driving as “the ultimate party foul.” The ads, which were rolled out for National Teen Driver Safety Awareness Week, are targeted…

The dangers of combustible dust Combustible dust is a common hazard in some South Carolina workplaces, and combustible material burns quickly when divided finely. Even materials that do not usually burn can become explosive if the conditions are right, and OSHA says that these explosions can kill workers and destroy entire facilities. According to data…

Car accidents still a main cause of death South Carolina ranks ninth among states where people are most likely to die in a motor vehicle accident, with a fatality rate of 16.5 per 100,000 people. However, overall deaths from car accidents are down by one-third over the past three years and have shown a steady…

Accident avoidance strategies for motorcyclists Accidents on South Carolina roads can be serious for all motorists, but those on motorcycles face particularly high risks due to the lack of any protective enclosure as they travel. An additional area of vulnerability stems from the fact that a motorcycle can be difficult for other motorists to see.…

Lifting platform could prevent worker slips and falls South Carolina employers who require their employees to work on ladders may be interested in a new lifting platform that improves the safety of elevated work. The product is called the JLG LiftPod. Employees who must use ladders are always at risk for a fall due to…

New data on fatal workplace injuries in 2014 Fatal workplace accidents in South Carolina often involve fatal slips, trips and falls. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data that was recently released, the number of fatal workplace slips, trips and falls rose by 10 percent from 2013 to 2014. The significant increase in these…

OSHA issues proposed rule about workplace injury reporting The Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration requires employers in South Carolina and around the country to keep accurate records of their workers’ injuries and illnesses. In addition to keeping records, employers must report certain types of work injuries to OSHA in a timely manner. Workplace injuries that…

Long shifts can adversely affect EMS workers South Carolina emergency services workers are at a significantly increased risk of work-related illness and injury, according to a 2015 study of the industry. The study analyzed shift schedules for 4,000 employees over the course of three years as well as 950 occupational health records from industry leaders.…

Ignition switch recall may help South Carolina motorists Several drivers who were taken into custody after serious car accidents are having their cases reviewed after a 2014 GM recall. The recall of 2.6 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches may show that the defects may be to blame for malfunctions that led to those crashes.…

Hazardous lighting conditions and worker safety State-of-the-art flashlight technology may change the way South Carolina workers are protected on the job. Construction industry professionals frequently rely on flashlights to maintain safe working conditions, and new technology has given them a wide range of options to choose from. Hand-held flashlights delivering flood light brightness and lights…