Slips & Falls
Slips are the result of a person losing balance or footing due to a lack of friction between the foot and the ground. Falls that result from slipping are the ...
01/23/18
Winter Safety
For most of the country, winter brings frigid temperatures, slippery road conditions, and treacherous walking surfaces. In the event of a possible roadside ...
01/16/18
Telecommuting Employees and Workers' Compensation Considerations
Whether a formal or casual arrangement, telecommuting is becoming increasingly more common. Employees appreciate the convenience and flexibility while employers ...
01/09/18
Jackknifes
Due to winter roadways, there is an increased risk of jackknifes, but this type of loss of control crash can occur any time of the year. To avoid a jackknife — or ...
01/09/18
Can Chronic Pain Patients Defeat Opioid Dependency? - Part Three: Helping Injured Workers Live Opioid Free While Managing Their Pain
In this PMA Executive Briefings series, we’re examining the challenge of managing chronic pain in injured workers. We began by exploring trends, treatment ...
01/08/18
Time to Discuss Winter Driving Hazards
Winter is here, and truck drivers across the country must deal with extreme weather and winter driving conditions. Ice, snow, high winds, poor visibility, frigid ...
01/02/18
Maintain Business Continuity with Proactive Facility Inspections
Waiting to close the barn door until after the cows had gotten out is an old expression that motor carriers might be able to relate to if they are taking a ...
12/27/17
Avoiding Right Turn Squeeze Crashes
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver makes a wide right turn and leaves too much space between the truck and the curb. A vehicle behind may ...
12/19/17
Preventing Run Under Crashes
Side-impact crashes involving vehicles running under the trailer are one of the four critical crashes because they typically result in severe losses. These types ...
12/12/17
Shop/Warehouse Safety: Proper Lifting
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a lifetime of discomfort. Also, injuries caused by improper lifting ...
11/21/17