You can find plenty of pop culture references to dogs biting or chasing mail carriers. It shows up in cartoons, movies and TV shows. But don't make the mistake of thinking that it's a myth or just some sort of stereotype. It's a very real risk for mail carriers in...
When a winter snowstorm hits, you expect the roads to get more dangerous. You expect accidents and fatalities to increase. After all, driving in snow, ice and slush simply makes the roads more hazardous and reduces control.Storms can be dangerous, and weather patterns...
Some motorcycle riders in Nebraska believe that riding in winter is not an option, and they cover their bikes with tarps and put them in hibernation until the first signs of spring. However, you might have different ideas because, with the proper kit and some common...
Imagine that the car ahead of you can't seem to stay in the right lane. It weaves over the center line, nearly drives off of the shoulder, and keeps drastically changing speeds. When you get to a stoplight, the driver stops well before it, then does not start driving...
Opening and closing trailer doors are two of the leading causes of work-related injuries for truck drivers.Recognize the HazardsEnvironment: High winds can catch a swinging trailer door while you are holding it and cause back or shoulder strains. The door could also...
The fall season presents many unique hazards that truck drivers should be on the lookout for.Recognize the Hazards:Environment: Fall brings slippery road conditions due to rain, fog, early frosts, and leaves on the roadway.Equipment: Equipment deficiencies, such as...
Falls are one of the main ways that American workers suffer injuries every year. While some occupations clearly come with greater risks -- construction or painting, for instance -- people can slip and fall in any industry.Companies and workers need to attempt to lower...
About every three days a fatal work zone crash involving a large truck occurs in the U.S. That totals 133 truck-involved fatal work zone crashes each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Highway work zones are dangerous for all highway...
Driving too fast for road or weather conditions, tailgating, speeding, and failing to yield the right of way contribute to many vehicle crashes. They all boil down to one thing: poor speed and space management.Here are five ways you can be a safer driver by using good...
Dog bites typically are not random events. They may feel unexpected to people, who often have no idea what they could have done to avoid the incident. The reality, though, is that dogs usually bite because of triggering events, which can be avoided. One of the main...
