Posts by Ferrara & Gable
Will New Truck Technology Prevent Crashes And Save Lives?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing that all trucks and buses of a certain weight be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC) systems. An ESC system provides trucks with automatic computer-controlled braking and other computerized safety systems that are aimed at preventing truck accidents. The NHTSA opines that ESC systems will prevent 40-56…
Read More“Sharks” Emerging In Elder Home-Care Field
Instead of using nursing homes, some families choose to hire a caregiver to provide assistance to seniors within their own homes. This option helps those who need extra assistance feel more at ease and can provide peace of mind to loved ones. There are many agencies available to assist families and seniors attempting to find…
Read MoreLong-Distance Bus Companies Skirting Safety Issues
New Jersey residents may be familiar with recent fatal accidents involving long-distance buses. Fortunately, the federal government has been cracking down on bus companies involved in bus accidents, in particular the companies that travel on the east coast. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued legal orders to 26 bus companies on the east…
Read MoreLack Of Care In Nursing Homes Results In Lawsuits
New Jersey residents have probably heard horrifying news reports about nursing home abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, this is because lack of proper care in nursing homes is a more common occurrence that many readers may think. The result is a rise in the number of lawsuits filed against nursing homes. Federal standards passed in 1987…
Read MoreOSHA Investigates Port Newark Crane Accident Fatality
Investigators from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) quickly visited the site of a recent fatal crane accident at the Port Newark Container Terminal. The victim, a female longshoreman, was reportedly crushed between two shipping containers when a unit that was being lowered from the ship began to swing wildly. The workplace accident…
Read MoreNTSB Recommends Cell Phone Ban For Commercial Drivers
To pass the hours spent behind the wheel on the open road, many drivers, including semi-truck drivers, use their cell phones to talk to friends and family. However, if a safety recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is accepted, phone calls to and from commercial drivers while behind the wheel will come to…
Read MoreConstruction Workers At Risk For Serious Injury Or Death
Construction sites are ripe for accidents that leave workers, and even bystanders, severely injured or killed. To prevent these types of tragedies, the U.S. Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has instituted safety regulations to protect people from preventable accidents. Contractors can face severe financial repercussions if safety violations occur on the jobsites they oversee.…
Read MoreIntern Hours Reduced In An Effort To Minimize Errors
Different professions have different rights-of-passage. For doctors, this has traditionally been the long hours that interns were required to work. A new law, however, will limit the hours that first-year interns will be allowed to work. Many doctors can tell stories of being interns and working 30-hour shifts that kept them awake for nearly 36…
Read MoreNew Restrictions For Truck Drivers Without Medical Documentation
In order to legally operate a large commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce, a driver must be certified medically. After passing an examination, drivers are required to carry proof in the form of a medical certificate. Even so, the failure to have a medical certificate is a common infraction among commercial carriers. Under proposed guidelines…
Read MoreCVSA To Congress: “Reinstate Enroute Bus Inspections”
In the wake of several fatal bus accidents that occurred this year, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently conducted hearings to determine the best ways to keep the country’s highways safe. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), one way to ensure bus safety is clear: The organization, which works to promote commercial…
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