Halloween night is supposed to be spooky but fun. However, it can get genuinely terrifying for New Jersey drivers and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Halloween is crawling with drunk drivers, with the scariest hours...
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Teens driving teens linked to higher crash fatalities
Teen drivers in New Jersey may pose a greater risk to themselves and also to others on the road - especially if they drive when accompanied only by other teens. These were the findings of new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, released in October 2018...
NSC survey raises concerns about fatigue in high-risk jobs
New Jersey residents who work in the manufacturing, utilities, construction or transportation industry will want to know the results of a recent survey from the National Safety Council. It turns out that shift workers in these four safety-critical industries are at...
Escalators are more dangerous than you might think
If you go to the mall, pass through airports or visit a major office building on a regular basis, chances are that using an escalator is a common occurrence. When something feels like a common occurrence, however, it's easy to forget how dangerous it is. Don't let...
Excavation enforcement a top priority for OSHA
Employers in New Jersey can expect increased enforcement of OSHA rules related to trenching and excavation. From 2011 to 2016, there were 130 deaths related to trenching or excavation, and 49 percent of those fatalities happened between 2015 and 2016. Employers are...
Most drivers overestimate the abilities of car safety systems
According to a new study, most drivers in New Jersey and across the U.S. are over-dependent on their vehicle's collision avoidance systems. The study was conducted by researchers at the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Collision avoidance systems are increasingly...