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Railroad crossings are very dangerous and have caused many serious crashes and even deaths. When crossing them you have to be very aware of what is happening around you, and the signs telling you what to do and where to go. I believe that in order to avoid crashes while crossing them you need to use common sense, understand and see the signs warning you about the dangers, and if you do this you will be fine. I think that it is ironic that railroad crossings are such a problem because it’s not an…

Important Facts About Car Accidents in Texas The number of car accidents on highways in Texas is decreasing, but there are still thousands of people affected by car accidents. Many of these auto accidents are caused by speeding or drunk driving. One of the best ways to avoid an auto accident is to remain informed and know what to look for when you are driving. The following are a few facts that can help you avoid an accident or guide you once you are involved in an accident. Fact #1. Someone…

If you are in a car crash here are some thing you need to know. The first thing you need to know is you are required by law to stop immediately after the crash happens. If you don’t stop it is considered a hit and run and you can get your licence suspended or totally taken away. It could take some time to get it back. You can also get a fine of up to $2,500 and up to a year in jail. This would not be worth it. The next step is to Render aid to anyone who needs it. This means to make sure that…

Being near railroad crossings and railroads in general can be a very dangerous thing to be around. However, as long as we practice the right safety measures and precautions we can go past them without injury. To start there are road signs that you should always follow while driving near railroad crossings. At most railroad crossings there are crossing gates, flashing lights, and loud bells if to make sure you know that a train is approaching. You should never go around them because a train will…

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, to protect the health and safety of their employees so far as is reasonably practicable. Duties also exist to protect members of the public who may be affected by the running of the business. This duty also applies to the self-employed. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 these specify the minimum welfare standards in the workplace including number of toilets, wash hand basins, work space, temperature, safe glazing in windows, etc…

Hello Everyone, I’m going to go over Hazard recognition which is defined “as the process of identifying agents or conditions which have the potential of causing harm to a worker’s health and safety”. It is a basic concept but is very important topic that many people can become complacent too, especially on the smaller aspects of the job; like walking into someone back yard and not noticing the “Beware of Dog Sign, or stepping out of the truck if your off roads and not noticing a hole or divot…

The case study for unit three describes an incident in which two firefighters were riding on the turntable of their apparatus while going to a preplan. While riding on the turntable the two firefighters had to duck to avoid striking a bridge. An engine company was following behind the ladder truck and witnessed the incident occur and failed to take any actions to prevent or report it. An off-duty firefighter witnessed the incident and reported it to the chief. The department did have SOPs in…

forces of impact and crash tests when covering human skulls. They found that wearing a helmet can reduce up to 87% the acceleration experienced by the skull during an impact and it can help the skull in resisting forces up to 470 pounds in a crush accident. (AANS) Bike helmets have saved many peoples’ lives. For instance, Ryan Lipscomb was biking through Madison, Wisconsin when he tried to avoid a turning truck and flipped on to the pavement. The truck ran over his head and left tread marks on…

article titled Safety, Accidents, and Investigations: Be Prepared for the Unexpected to help employers take into account some of the different factors involved during a workplace accident and external investigation. This article has very good content that explains information potentially useful for employers and safety engineers. The article contains tips for companies striving to meet OSHA’s criteria on how to perform accident prevention plans, how to respond to accidents in the workplace, and…

Use Many people enjoy watching fireworks. Whether it’s New Year’s or Independence Day, they are a very popular spectacle. Fireworks can be a fun, enjoyable way to experience the holidays. Fireworks are a beautiful display of chemistry, but many accidents can happen just by using them, so it is integral that one understands the importance of safety and how to practice it. In doing so, both the human and natural world will benefit. A multitude of things go into making a firework launch. The most…