Beat the Heat With These Hot Weather Tips
Even a short exposure can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. For people who work outdoors, heat exposure can become especially problematic.
Tips for Sharing the Road Safely With Semi-Trucks
Summer is synonymous with throwing the windows down and hitting the road. Despite increased costs at the pump, many Americans plan to travel. Unfortunately, summer is one of the most dangerous times to be driving, especially when long-distance travel might increase a person’s encounter with long-haul truckers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Ways to stay safe against the deadly toll of road debris
Every year, June 6 is designated as Secure Your Load Safety Day, which promotes awareness regarding load tie downs and encourages drivers to adhere to the guidelines. Because debris discarded in the back of trucks often blows out and litters our highways and communities, it’s also the perfect time to do your part to “Love the Boot” and remove any trash from the bed of your truck before traveling. Which is a common practice you should do not just on June 6, but every day you travel.
Common workplace violations and the companies that commit them
Work injuries are life-changing and still all too common in the United States. The worst part is most of the workplace hazards were totally preventable.
Focus On the Road, Avoid These Dangerous Driving Habits
Louisiana drivers are setting records for all the wrong reasons. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, there were 914 crashes and 997 deaths on public highways in 2021, a new record. The new record surpasses the previous one set in 2007 with 993 deaths. Gov. John Bel Edwards called the statistics “alarming.” “The…
Sneaky Tricks Insurance Companies Play to Deny Claims and What You Can Do About It
Sometimes you can do all the right things, follow the rules and send in the forms on time, and your insurer can still act in bad faith or make the claims process difficult.