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Fall means a number of wonderful things, like warm, comfy sweaters, foliage, and baking pumpkin pies. For drivers, Fall also brings unique dangers to the roads. Find out what makes fall driving dangerous and what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Top 5 Events or Exposures Leading to Construction Accident Injuries or Illnesses

Of the 203,500 recorded injuries and illnesses suffered by workers in the construction industry in 2016, over 40% of them involved workers missing days away from work. Those 82,760 injuries and illnesses resulted in 22,880 sprains, strains and tears, 13,020 incidences of soreness or pain, 11,880 fractures, and 11,810 cuts, lacerations and punctures.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 5,100 individuals suffer from pool or spa submersion injuries each year. While hot tubs and spas are generally seen as inviting places to unwind and relax, these statistics reveal the dangers associated with these bodies of water.

Left-hand turns are dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36 percent of collisions occur at intersections. Left turns are the most common cause of these accidents.

As many students and teachers head back to school all over Kentucky it is important that everyone be aware of how classroom safety is vital.

Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Visit the bus stop and show your child where to wait for the bus: at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb.

Facing a serious injury is always difficult, even if you will be able to count on financial assistance through workers’ compensation benefits. When it comes to the summer months, there are many dangers that increase the risk of on-the-job injuries.

Few things scream “summer” more than soaking up some rays with the scent of salt water in the air and sand between your toes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans take about two billion trips to the beach each year.

There are hundreds of thousands of accidents – many of them serious – in workplaces every year. That’s why it’s so important for every small business owner to take the proper precautions.