Distracted drivers are one of the biggest safety issues on the roads. Thousands of crashes every year take place because people focus on something other than driving while in control of a motor vehicle. Someone may do their best to be safe on the streets, but they probably cross paths with drivers who are less safety conscious every few minutes that they drive. Some types of dangerous drivers are easy to spot. Aggressive drivers weave through traffic and tailgate, allowing others to easily avoid them. Drunk drivers may swerve all over and behave in an erratic manner, giving other motorists an ..read more

Construction sites are inherently risky environments. Despite safety precautions, accidents can happen. If you’re unfortunate enough to be injured on the job, taking the right steps to help protect your health and well-being is crucial. However, in the shock and confusion following an injury, some workers make mistakes that can jeopardize their rights and recovery. Familiarizing yourself with these common mistakes can help to ensure that you avoid them, if/when you’re ever hurt on the job. Not reporting the injury immediately The first mistake some workers make is failing to report the injury ..read more

While most drivers feel relatively comfortable on the roads, the reality is that driving is a complex activity that requires fast reaction times. Drivers need to be able to react to potential hazards regularly. For example, if a child steps out on the road, the driver needs to be able to hit the brakes. There are some factors that can reduce the reaction time of drivers, and thus increase the chances of accidents. Here are some important points to consider. Alcohol and reaction times It is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% and over. This is not arbitrary. It has bee ..read more

Prioritizing safety in traffic requires that Oklahoma drivers know the law and consistently follow it. Motorists generally need to remain aware of their surroundings and analyze circumstances as they change. They may also sometimes want to review the details of traffic laws, which can become unclear after years of driving. For example, Oklahoma drivers approaching an intersection generally need to understand right-of-way laws so that they don’t unintentionally cause a collision. When multiple vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, there are already rules in place determining who p ..read more

In your profession, ladders are a very typical part of your day. Maybe you’re a janitor who has to clean up elevated areas, change light bulbs and do other types of maintenance. Or maybe you’re a house painter or a window washer who has to climb tall ladders on a regular basis. No matter why you use ladders, it’s important to understand that they create a significant fall risk. In some industries, like construction, falls are the number one reason for injuries and fatalities. So how can you use a ladder safely? 10 tips to keep in mind Accidents are always possible, but here are some tips that ..read more

Everyone loves to shave minutes off their commutes, and one way to do that is to use navigational aids like Waze or Google Maps. When driving in unfamiliar territory, these apps can be helpful because they point you in the right direction when you are clueless about where to go on an interstate or highway. These apps are not always accurate The problem of always relying on navigational apps to get where you are going is that they are not always 100% accurate. Apps like Waze rely on users to self-report road hazards (and police speed traps). If no one reports a hazard, unwitting drivers depende ..read more

Driving at night is often necessary even for people who usually keep first-shift schedules. During the winter months, for example, people may need to leave for work or take their children to school before the sun even comes up in the morning. They may not return home until after it has set. Nighttime driving is statistically more dangerous than daytime driving for a number of reasons. Issues with visibility and a higher number of drunk driving crashes are both concerns for those driving at night. Thankfully, some small adjustments to driving behavior can help someone reduce the risk of driving ..read more

Distractions are a critical threat to everyone on the roadways. Catastrophic consequences can occur even if a driver is only distracted for a few seconds. Driving demands full attention and cognitive engagement. Any deviation from this focus disrupts a driver’s ability to react promptly to anything on the roads. Drivers shouldn’t multi-task The human brain’s capacity to process multiple information streams simultaneously is limited. When drivers attempt to juggle driving with other activities, such as using a smartphone, eating or adjusting the radio, their focus is split. This division of att ..read more

There are more people driving than ever before. As a result, more auto accidents are happening each year. It’s estimated that there are over a hundred fatal car accidents every day. Deadly car accidents between 2018 and 2022 increased by 16% – that’s nearly 6,000 more car crashes. What’s causing so many auto accidents to happen? It’s often a driver’s negligence. Here are several kinds of drivers who are likely to cause auto accidents: 1. Drunk Drivers Alcohol impairs many senses that help with safe driving. A driver who consumes alcohol before driving may struggle to see in the dark, stay focu ..read more

En los últimos años, la popularidad de los SUVs (vehículos utilitarios deportivos) y las camionetas ha ido en aumento. Estos vehículos ofrecen diversas ventajas como mayor espacio, sensación de seguridad y capacidad para transitar por distintos terrenos. Sin embargo, esta misma naturaleza de vehículo grande y robusto puede acarrear serios problemas de visibilidad que afectan a la seguridad de los peatones en nuestras calles. El punto ciego y la altura del vehículo Una de las razones fundamentales por las que los conductores de SUVs y camionetas podrían no ver a los peatones es debido a las zon ..read more