December 2017 Archives
What are the main reasons for road rage?
Road rage is something people often just accept as part of the modern driving experience, but the reality is that it's very dangerous. For instance, reports show that aggressive driving is involved in a full 66 percent of fatal traffic accidents, and half of people who are targeted by road rage respond the same way.
Alcohol use can lead to construction accidents
On-the-job alcohol use is not contained to any one industry or entirely absent from any industry. It's always a potential threat and something employers must watch out for.
Evaluate the weather conditions carefully before leaving home
The lovely summer and fall weather are leaving the area, which means that the frigid weather is heading in. When you live in this part of Illinois, you can't really get away from the snow. Even though the white covering is beautiful, it is actually a big hazard for people who are on the road.
Eating and driving can lead to panic and accidents
Distracted driving is not just texting and talking on the phone. It's anything that makes you look away from the road or concentrate on anything else but your driving.
Shop owner fails to withdraw guilty plea in car accident case
A shop owner from Aurora originally pleaded guilty to selling synthetic marijuana to a teenage driver. She recently tried to withdraw that plea, but it did not pan out the way she'd hoped.
Steps companies can take to stop ladder falls
Falls are a huge problem in the construction industry, even with modern safety regulations. Many of these falls, predictably, involve ladders.
