The 2017 top violations remain largely unchanged from 2016, with fall protection General Requirements at the top of the lost. However, in 2017 “Fall Protection – Training Requirements”, is now added to the top 10 list, at number nine. A lack of fall protection training accounted for 1,523 OSHA violations so far in 2017, ahead…
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Many people find it difficult to turn off their phones while driving. But the effects of answering the phone call, reading a text message or checking email while driving can be devastating. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in distracted driving-related accidents in 2015….
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Mazda recently announced that it is recalling more than 60,000 of its 2015 and 2016 Mazda 6 sedans due to a wiring problem that can impede power-assisted steering and deactivate front passenger airbags. According to the safety recall report, the occupant classification sensor wire harness located below the front passenger seat may come into contact…
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A family has recently filed a lawsuit against Boy Scouts of America, alleging negligence on behalf of the organization for the death of their teenage son. Last June, Reid Comita enrolled in a backpacking course in order to fulfill his final requirement to accomplish Eagle Scout. According to his father, his family specifically signed Reid…
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It is important to drive safely, obey the speed limit, and avoid distracted driving at all times. A traffic accident can truly happen at any time. But when it comes to roadway safety in Texas, it appears that October may be the most dangerous month in which to drive. According to the Texas Department of…
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