Working in a glass factory can be a rewarding experience, but the nature of the work also comes with risks and hazards. Workers must be aware of these for their safety and well-being. The primary focus in any factory job should be safety, especially when dealing with...
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What Is Chambersburg’s Traffic Calming Policy?
Speeding vehicles in residential areas is a concern for everyone. It increases the likelihood of accidents involving pedestrians, bicyclists, and children playing. To combat the issue, the Borough of Chambersburg has implemented a traffic calming policy. How is...
What Is The Most Common Cause Of Fatal Car Crashes In Pennsylvania?
While cars are very useful tools, they are also incredibly dangerous, as they are a top cause of catastrophic injury and premature death in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, even those who are very fastidious about their own safety on the road will undoubtedly encounter...
How To Report Potholes In Chambersburg
Potholes, roadway depressions caused by weather exposure or heavy use, are more than a mere nuisance—they are a threat to public safety. Many serious vehicle accidents occur when motorists encounter or try to avoid potholes. Unfortunately, potholes plague drivers...
Why Is “Delivery Driver” One Of The Most Dangerous Jobs In The U.S.?
When people think of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, delivery work usually doesn't make the list. Many young adults get delivery jobs when they first get cars, and many professionals moonlight for delivery services to make extra money partially because this...
How Will Cable Median Barriers Make Roads Safer Around Franklin County?
Staying safe on the roads requires a multi-faceted approach. One option that’s often used is high-tension cables that are placed on divided roadways. PennDot is currently adding a total of 29 miles of high-tension cable barriers in the medians of various roads in the...
Why it’s so hard to avoid driving distractions
It’s very clear that driving distractions cause car accidents. It is sometimes hard to count the percentage of accidents that can be linked to distraction, in part because it may be difficult to prove. But there’s no question about the fact that it can lead to...
These 4 mistakes could hurt your workers’ compensation claim
Workers' compensation benefits can provide a financial safety net if you suffer a workplace accident that affects your ability to resume normal work duties. However, making certain mistakes during the claims process can harm your ability to receive these benefits....
Do Brain Injuries Lower Life Expectancy?
Brain injuries are very complicated partially because they can manifest in different ways from one case to the next. There are many important questions to ask in the wake of brain trauma. Where was the injury suffered? How severe was it? How did it occur? How quickly...
How Is PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program Improving Traffic Safety?
For nearly a decade now, Pennsylvania has been using the Green Light-Go program. In November of last year, the application period was opened for the eighth year in a row. If the program is continued, it would likely reach its ninth year in late 2023. Overall, this...