Unsecured Cargo A Serious Problem on Roadways
A deadly accident occurred recently in July, 2011 in Jonesboro, Georgia when a truck carrying fence posts spilled some of its load out onto the side of the road, striking and killing a woman who was walking there. If the driver had made sure that his load was properly secured this fatal accident could have [...]
Read MoreAlpharetta Sign Manufacturer Cited For Workplace Hazards
The Bureau Of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 3.3 million serious work-related injuries and 4,300 fatalities occurred in 2009. A local Alpharetta sign manufacturer was cited by OSHA for 15 safety and health violations after a January 2011 inspection at its shop. The company was cited with 1 willful violation, 13 serious violations and 1 other-than-serious [...]
Read MoreAny Dog Can Bite And They Do: 800,000 Bites A Year
The CDC reports that 800,000 Americans seek medical treatment for dog bites each year. Each year emergency rooms treat 386,000 victims of dog bites and on average 16 people die from dog attacks. Reported Dog Bites The Georgia Department of Public Health believes that only 17% of dog bites are ever reported. Statistically about half [...]
Read MoreGeorgia Boosts Child Passenger Safety
The Georgia legislature recently passed a new law extending the age children will be required to remain in booster seats. According to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, 95% of the hospital’s auto accident patients between six and eight years of age were improperly restrained. Updated Child Passenger Safety Law Starting July 1st of this year, [...]
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