Proper training and maintenance are important to prevent a potentially serious accident. In this note, we will review the causes of potential accidents and 18 rules to prevent them.
According to OSHA, falls are among the top causes of serious injuries or death for workers, as well as being a top safety violation resulting in citations.
Texas is a bustling state home to numerous prosperous industries. Texas also takes the top spot for being the most dangerous state for workers in the country.
Fuel trucks carry a load of highly volatile material along our state highways and in business districts. An error by the fuel corporation or driver could turn one of those trucks into a major catastrophic accident.
Driving a semi-trailer truck requires experience, skill, and concentration because of its massive design and heavy top weight, complicated controls, and quick responses. Unfortunately, inexperienced, careless, tired, and distracted drivers are sometimes driving the truck and make basic mistakes that lead to stacking, uncontrolled, being rolled under the truck, rollover, head-on collision.
Machinery and heavy equipment are used in a variety of industrial settings, including construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Inadequate training and failure to establish and follow safety procedures are common causes of heavy equipment accidents.
OSHA estimates that 680,400 forklift accidents occur each year. These workplace accidents cause crushing and pinching injuries, which can result in permanent disability, amputation, or death.
Being a shy rider can be just as risky as being an aggressive one. Instead, being a capable and courteous rider is what can make your experience the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable.
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