Asbestos is a mineral naturally found in the environment and that has long been used in a number of industries. Since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that asbestos was a hazard, it has been heavily regulated. That being said, it is still...
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How dangerous are trucks?
Sharing the road with 18-wheelers can be downright scary. Yet, not all fears are rational. Should you be scared of trucks when driving or not? The National Safety Council’s 2020 truck crash statistics can help determine the answer. They found just under 5,000 people...
Should there be an upper age limit on driving?
Health improvements mean people are living longer than ever before. Despite the advances in medicine, some health issues as a person ages may affect their ability to drive. Of course, that does not mean that a person's age necessarily means they should not drive. Yet...
Do I need to renew my green card?
Once you succeed in getting a green card, it becomes one more card in your wallet, like your driving license, that you need to occasionally pull out and show someone. It is easy to forget how much effort it took you to get it. Replacing it will be a hassle or might...
What risk do partying teens pose on the roads?
Drunk driving should not be an issue among teenage drivers as the law does not permit people to drink until they turn 21 years of age. However, many people start drinking much younger than that, and, as with some adults, not everyone understands or makes an effort to...
Which drivers need to try harder to spot motorcyclists?
Anyone driving a vehicle has a responsibility toward other road users. Part of that means doing their best to see everyone around them. If you ride a motorcycle, you will have noticed that many drivers fail to see you. It can apply to all sorts of drivers, yet some...
Why is noise a problem for ship workers?
If you lose your hearing, you may never get it back. Therefore protecting it is crucial. Significant hearing loss does not occur from occasionally attending heavy metal or other loud concerts due to the relatively short time you are exposed to high noise levels....
Could driving a banged-up vehicle lead to a crash?
Driving along one day, you are hit by a driver who clearly takes less pride in their vehicle than you. While not everyone wants or can afford a new car, drivers must lavish a certain amount of care on their vehicles to keep them safe. The polishing routine you see in...
3 invisible injuries to watch out for after a car crash
If another vehicle hits you with force, it could lead to many injuries. The most obvious are cuts to the head, facial bruising, broken noses, ribs and legs. While they can be severe, you can see them straight away. You know they need treating. Yet many of the most...
How do rear-end collisions happen?
When you are driving, you definitely have some degree of control over your vehicle. Unfortunately, however, you have no control over other drivers’ behaviors and actions. As such, no matter how careful you are behind the wheels, you might still get involved in a...