Missouri drivers are facing an increasingly dangerous environment on the road when they get behind the wheel, according to statistics released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. For example, many drivers are nervous about traveling alongside large...
Month: May 2018
Can employers be held liable for undertraining workers?
Absolutely, employers can (and should) be held liable for undertraining their workers. For example, nurses who have not received proper training in lifting procedures are at higher risk of injuring themselves and the patients they are lifting. In a similar...
Wearable bands for workers may improve safety
Employers in Missouri, regardless of the industry they're in, should be proactive in addressing workplace hazards. Workplace accidents cost U.S. companies and insurers hundreds of billions of dollars in annual workers' compensation claims. Worldwide, roughly 500...
Study finds seat belts reduce severity of liver injuries
Missouri motorists may be surprised to learn that some people still believe seat belts are unsafe and prefer to depend on air bags. However, a study shows that seat belts can reduce the severity of liver injuries during car accidents. The study was published in The...
How one O startup could aid the trucking industry
Across Missouri and the rest of the U.S., more than 3 million commercial truck drivers are in the process of carrying 70 percent of the nation's cargo. They're a fixture of the roads, and unfortunately, they're all too liable to get into accidents due to fatigue...
Is something on my property an attractive nuisance?
With summer upon us, children will be outside looking for things to do. While playing in the sunshine is certainly better than being cooped up indoors playing video games, some of the things children encounter in their neighborhoods can threaten their safety. You and...
Coalition has blueprint for eliminating traffic deaths by 2050
If the efforts of the Road to Zero Coalition are successful, Missouri drivers can look forward to safer roads in the future. With deaths from motor vehicle accidents reaching 37,461 in 2016, fatalities are on the rise after declining for several years. The coalition...