Police officers on highway patrol in Missouri and around the country will be paying especially close attention to semi-tractor trailers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week. During the seven-day initiative, which begins of Sept. 16, safety...
Year: 2018
Two midsize SUVs receive poor front passenger safety scores
Due to family needs, many Missouri residents are driving larger vehicles, such as crossovers and SUVs. These vehicles can fit more people and allow passengers to haul more in one trip. While all crossovers and SUVs are thought to be safer than sedans, this is not...
Summer heat can be a danger on the job
Many Missouri workers face danger from heat stress in the summer months. There is no formal regulation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that refers to heat stress, but the agency has been conducting an ongoing awareness campaign that aims to reduce...
What to know when applying for SSDI benefits
If you have an injury or medical condition that is so debilitating that it prevents you from securing and maintaining gainful employment, you may be thinking about applying for Social Security disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Reserved for...
When employers’ neglect of safety leads to employees’ deaths
Some workers in Missouri may feel as if their employers are not concerned with their safety. However, one would think that the sheer cost of dealing with a worker's injury or death would lead more companies to address safety concerns. The Centers for Disease Control...
Protecting workers from electrocution at work
Missouri residents who work with electricity have been using portable voltmeters for more than 10 years. These devices help electrical workers identify active currents so that they can be turned off. They have helped to substantially reduce the risk of individuals...
The hazards of working on a garbage truck
Those who work in the sanitation field in Missouri or elsewhere in the country aren't subject to direct OSHA oversight. However, they will scrutinize employers if complaints are made or a worker dies. To help keep workers safe, the American National Standards...
Truck crashes taking more lives on the road
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...
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...