Construction accidents can lead to some very serious injuries. Anyone who is in the construction industry should take the steps necessary to keep themselves safe. Unfortunately, worker safety sometimes relies on the policies and equipment provided by the employers....
Construction accidents, rushing and modern work culture
Modern work culture is fairly simple: Time is money. Companies want to accomplish as much as possible in as short of a time as possible. They push their employees to do the same. Productivity is valued, sometimes, over everything else. This can include key things like...
Unsafe drivers should be held accountable when they cause a crash
Drivers who can't operate a vehicle safely should just stay off the roads, but this doesn't always happen. Whether they are driving because of an emergency or out of arrogance, there is the possibility of a crash occurring. This means that other people on the road are...
Why isn’t New York bicycle friendly?
One would think that in a state with such busy streets, New York would prioritize efforts that are considered bicycle friendly. However, data collected by the League of American Bicyclists paints a different picture. The league ranks each of the 50 states on overall...
6 key mindsets that lead to unsafe driving
Unsafe driving practices are often based on the driver's mindset when he or she is behind the wheel. You've likely seen this play out. The most common example is road rage. Someone has a bad day at work, gets cut off on the way home, and just snaps. They're angry and...
Handrail graspability requirements
People often pick out a handrail based on the aesthetic appeal. It's just one more design element in the building, and they want it to work well with the rest of the design. While this is understandable, it's also important to consider the graspability of the...