Every year, workers die as a result of grain bin accidents that could have been prevented if safety procedures had been implemented and enforced. Most of the injuries and fatalities associated with grain bin accidents result from suffocation which occurs when a worker enters a bin and is engulfed by grain or entering a bin… Read More »
Archives for July 2017
Documenting Workplace Harassment or Discrimination
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII defines a hostile work environment to include situations where a person is harassed or discriminated against based on their sex, race, religion, national origin, age or disability. The law is not meant to protect against mere teasing or isolated situations that are not serious, but rather pervasive… Read More »
Passengers Prove Distracting to Teen Drivers
Distractions caused by passengers of teen drivers is the leading cause of car crashes according to a recent study conducted at the University of Iowa. In fact, over the last several years, over 15 percent of teens got into an automobile accident after being distracted by another person in the car. Although cellphones are the… Read More »
Defensive Driving Urged for Motorcycle Safety
The beautiful weather has stayed with us following the 4th of July weekend and many motorcyclists will likely be out enjoying the summer festivities on their bikes. To avoid accidents, riders should pay special attention to the most frequent causes of motorcycle accidents to avoid trouble: · Head-on collisions account for most of the accidents… Read More »