How to Avoid Stand Injuries

When you think about stands, you think about hunters, professionals who work in labor departments and industries, firemen, and other professionals who frequently see great heights due to their career choices. While stands and lifts assist many working professionals with their duties, they can also lead to dangerous situations. Many people who work in these professions are injured every year when they fall from stands and lifts used for their jobs. Stand-related injuries are often incredibly serious because the falls typically occur when the lift or stand is at its highest level, many feet above the ground with no barrier to catch the worker underneath.

Injuries Caused by Falling From Heights

Stand injuries are similar to those attained from falling from heights, but these injuries may also be slightly more serious since the person involved may become caught in the lift or in the safety restraints. Most often, injuries falling from stands occur because the person involved is not using their safety restraints properly or at all or is using a broken safety restraint. There are many different types of serious injuries that can be caused by falling from a lift, a stand, or a bucket. These injuries include but are never limited to:

Firearm Safety 101

Every year, events in the news prompt us to rethink gun control and gun safety. More and more, we realize that while guns can provide safety, a mechanism for hunting and other hobbies, and an outlet for stress on the range, they are dangerous and even a simple mistake can lead to deadly consequences. If you are thinking about purchasing a gun to protect yourself, your children, and other family members, it’s important to have a basic rundown of the simple facts before attempting to use one at all. Not all guns are the same and therefore, some firearms will have unique safety features and requirements that you should follow on an individual basis. However, all firearms safety measures start with the same basic ideas and principles. Here are some of the most important safety principles for firearms safety to get you started:

NHTSA: Still No Deadline for Car Backup Camera Rules

Every year, pedestrians are injured or killed when a driver backs into or over a person. Backover accidents commonly occur because the driver was not paying attention or was unable to see the entire space behind the vehicle before reversing. As many Boston vehicle accident lawyers are aware, most victims of backovers tend to be children or the elderly when playing or walking in a private driveway.

In an effort to prevent backover accidents, many automakers began installing cameras mounted to the rear of the vehicle that would allow drivers to watch for pedestrians or other objects behind the car. The backup cameras were found to have the highest potential for reducing backovers, according to studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Tips for Preparing Your Car for Summer Road Trips

Summer is quickly approaching and for many Americans that means it’s time to plan and prepare for a family road trip. Whether you plan on crossing several states or staying more local, it is important to prepare your vehicle for the journey. Even if you choose to take your car to a trusted auto shop for an inspection, it can be helpful to know the basics of car maintenance to prevent Boston auto accidents.

The following tips will help ensure that your vehicle is ready to hit the road:

Tires – During the summer, your tires should be inflated near the maximum limit. Make sure you have a spare tire in case of a tire blowout. Never over-inflate your tires.

Fluids – Every vehicle runs on a number of fluids in order to function properly. Be sure to inspect your car’s transmission, gas tank, brakes, radiator, and power steering for adequate levels of the appropriate fluid.

Brakes – If the brakes squeak or stepping on the pedal feels soft, take your car to a professional as soon as possible.

Belts and Hoses – Aged or weathered belts or hoses can crack and leak fluid. Make sure each belt and hose is properly secured and free of damage.

Lights – Bright and clear headlights and blinkers will help you see and react to road conditions and other vehicles on the road. Dim or flickering lights can be hazardous.

Protect yourself and your family this summer by ensuring that your vehicle is in top shape. If you or someone you love has been injured in a vehicle accident in Massachusetts as a result of another person’s reckless actions, please contact a personal injury lawyer at the Kiley Law Group. Call (888) 208-1695 for a free consultation.

Report a Haverhill Pothole, Win $25 Gift Card

Haverhill mayor, James Fiorentini, is calling on local residents to report potholes so they can be fixed quickly by Haverhill’s Public Works Department, the Eagle Tribune reports. The town’s streets and roadways are riddled with potholes which pose danger of causing auto accidents.

As a way to encourage residents to report bumps and holes on the road, the mayor is launching a pothole contest, in which all Haverhill residents who report a pothole on a city street in Haverhill will automatically be entered into a drawing where three lucky winners will receive a $25 gift card each. The gift cards are donated to the contest by local businesses.

The contest ends May 10.

The goal, according to the mayor, is to fill all reported potholes within two business days.

To report a pothole, send email to pothole@cityofhaverhill.com or call 978-374-2364.

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