Winter weather—such as snow, sleet, and ice— can cause hazardous road conditions. In fact, 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes each year occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement, according to the Federal Highway Administration. In addition, 15% happen during...
Major snow events can impact the integrity of a structure, making it imperative for commercial property owners to understand their building’s characteristics and structural system prior to the start of the snow season. Having familiarity with the building structure...
Quick and efficient snow removal is essential to businesses, as snow buildup can present a hazard to both drivers and pedestrians. When using a truck-mounted plow to clear snow from private property, it is important for you to pay...
While manufacturing is a much safer industry now than it was in the past, there are still hazards within the workplace. However, many on-the-job accidents can be avoided by focusing on safe practices and taking necessary precautions. Most accidents...
Given the nature of the job, delivery drivers are often exposed to a wide variety of potential risks and hazards that co-workers who remain at the restaurant might not have to deal with. Getting behind the wheel, dropping off...
The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility of winter storms that may result in snow- and ice-covered landscapes. While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a property...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is considered the “silent killer” because it is impossible to see, taste, or smell the toxic fumes, and it can kill you before you are even aware it is in your home. At lower levels of...
Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction in the U.S. auto market. Last year, Americans bought nearly 450,000 EVs—an 83% jump over 2020. With many federal and state governments pushing for lower CO2 roadway emissions, EV demand is expected...
Fires are a serious risk for businesses of all types. It’s up to you to take the proper precautions to keep yourself, your co-workers, and your customers safe from fire hazards. Lower the Risks of Fire There are some...
Drivers increasingly engaged in dangerous behaviors last year. According to new survey data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, this put the brakes on a three-year decline in speeding, driving under the influence, and texting while driving. The...
