Workers in this country have a lot to worry about when they head in to their job. There are many different aspects of working that are dangerous, and these vary from one industry to the next. It is imperative that workers think about their risks in order to try to avoid being injured.
Understanding just how risky drowsy driving can be
Drowsy driving has been described as being just as potentially deadly as operating a car while intoxicated. Both may impair a driver's ability to think, make them less attentive, and decrease their responsiveness. Really bad consequences can occur if a motorists falls asleep while driving their car.
Spinal cord injuries: How they occur and how costly they can be
Our spinal cord forms part of our nervous system. It's located within the vertebrae that run along the center of our back from the base of our skull to our tailbone. Portions of the nerve endings that make up the spinal cord can be found in all different parts of the body. They're responsible for controlling both involuntary motions, which includes breathing and digestion, as well as voluntary ones, such as leg and arm movement.
How can you minimize the risk of surgical errors?
Most people make it through surgery without negative repercussions. However, when things go wrong in surgery, there can be serious and even fatal consequences.
Fatal car crashes are trending upward in Georgia
A newly published report by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT) shows that over 1,500 people died in car crashes in the state during 2017. This statistic, which equates to approximately four daily deaths, marks an increase in fatal crashes by as much as 33 percent over the previous year.
