Do you type all day at work? Is your desk ergonomically adjusted? What about your keyboard, is it ergonomic, too? If you aren’t sure about the answers to these questions, it may be time to sit down and think about them, because overuse of the wrists, fingers and...
Most people in South Carolina are aware that it can be distracting to text and drive, and many people know that talking on a cellphone while driving, even a hands-free phone, can also create a distraction. However, few people are aware that there could be a link...
When workplace inspections are performed, there are OSHA requirements that must be met to ensure that it is a safe environment for employees in South Carolina. OSHA releases reports highlighting the most common violations that occur. These OSHA violations include...
Most working-class families have a tight budget for their household. Some families even rely on credit cards so that they have money for necessities like groceries and utility bills between paychecks. Knowing your income is a crucial part of maintaining a workable...
There may come a time when you’re involved in a parking lot accident. Depending on which parking lot you’re in, you may end up dealing with a number of complex issues. To start with, you need to remember not to apologize or assume who is at fault for the crash. You...
Plenty of drivers in South Carolina can say that they were, at one point, the victims of road rage. It often happens that drivers are rushing and do not like how another driver is traveling too slow or has cut them off. They may get the idea that they can start being...
Some of the most common OSHA violations on the job in South Carolina and across the United States are those related to lockout/tagout, or LOTO, procedures. Following LOTO procedures saves an estimated 120 lives each year and prevents over 50,000 injuries. Enforcing...
You know you shouldn’t drive after drinking, and you’d never put anybody at risk on the road. But what’s the harm in tooling around a friend’s private lot with your dirt bike after having a few beers? Plenty -- if you want to avoid an arrest for driving under the...
Police officers have a duty to keep the roads safe. One way they do this is by trying to ensure that drivers aren’t impaired. There are several ways that they do this, including watching for signs that a driver is impaired. Some drivers don’t realize police officers...
The more time you spend on the road, the more you realize that there is no way to avoid construction zones. No matter how much you try to do so, you’re likely to find yourself regularly navigating these. Here are some of the many things you can do to protect against...
