Are You a Distracted Driver?
Have you ever been driving behind another vehicle that was moving erratically? You may have felt unsafe as the car swerved and then over corrected, and you may have even slowed down to increase the distance between your cars. Twenty years ago, you may have thought...
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How Proper Fall Protection Can Prevent Serious Injury
As spring arrives with a new construction season, it’s a good time discuss fall protection, which has remained OSHA’S number one employer violations for a long time. With fall protection comes some of the most serious injuries for employees who have to work from...
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What You Need to Know About Personal Protective Equipment at Work
No matter what environment you work in – a factory, office, or behind the wheel – it is important that you know how to protect yourself from injury. Employers across the country are tasked with the proper training of their staff members on a variety of safety topics,...
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What is Whiplash?
Whiplash occurs when the neck and head are suddenly forced backward and then forward, putting the cervical spine through quick motions and extreme stresses. Whiplash often occurs in rear end car collisions. Whiplash has also been called cervical...
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The Importance of Ergonomics
You spend at least 40 hours per week at work. Depending upon your occupation, you likely spend a majority of your work day doing some type of repetitive motion. These repetitive motions could include typing at a desktop or operating machinery. In any case, too much of...
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Staying Safe Indoors This Winter
Cold temperatures and icy conditions keep most of us inside for the majority of the winter season. Staying away from slippery and freezing hazards is a wise move, but there is an increased risk of accidents indoors during the winter months. To keep you safe and sound...
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Pedestrian Safety Tips
The Chicagoland area offers a nice mix of opportunities to walk, or to drive, to locations of interest. Here in the suburbs, pedestrian traffic is a bit less prevalent than in the city of Chicago, but it is still quite common to see walkers or joggers on sidewalks...
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Why You Should Work with a Lawyer After Your Accident
If you have been injured, you know that the road to recovery can be long and tedious. No matter if you were hurt in a workplace accident, a vehicle or motorcycle crash, or during a medical procedure, it takes time to heal. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time (and...
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Winter and Holiday Safety Tips
Last month brought Chicagoland a few cold snaps that reminded us all that winter is well on its way! As you transition from your summer and fall habits into your winter routines, now is a great time to review some winter safety topics that you may have forgotten since...
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Safe Holiday Shopping to Prevent Injury
December is a month for extra shopping and wrapping up gifts for kids you love to put under the tree. However, did you know that toys can sometimes be quite dangerous for kids under the age of 14? It’s true – Prevent Blindness America reports that thousands of...
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