Distracted driving occurs when a driver is engaged in activities that divert his or her attention away from the road. Distractions during driving put the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers at risk. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is the use of a cellular smartphone while driving. According to the US Department of Transportation, texting while driving increases the chance of a crash by 23 times compared to driving without distraction. Over 30% of …
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Environmentalism is a broad ideology concerned with environmental protection. Environmental responsibility is particularly concerned with the impact of changes in the environment on humans, animals, plants, and non-living matter. Corporate environmental responsibility is a subset of the environmentalism ideology. It refers to corporate obligations to take measures to avoid environmental degradation. Environmentalism is a movement to reduce pollution and safeguard plant and animal diversity. It promotes the preservation of the natural environment. So environmental responsibility is an endeavor to strike …
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate material that occurs naturally. So there are six different varieties. They are all made up of long, thin fibrous crystals with many microscopic “fibrils”. So abrasion and other processes release them into the environment. Asbestos fibers can cause a variety of serious illnesses. So these include lung illnesses, like asbestosis and cancer, making it a well-known health and safety issue. These days asbestos training is a big part of overall health and safety training. Archaeologists …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its 20-year training program with the Builders’ Association. The training program targets workers in construction in Missouri and Eastern Kansas. The program also focuses on reducing the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities resulting from construction’s top four hazards. These include falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocutions. The program also trains workers on how to prevent other construction site hazards. Such as lacerations and amputations and lack of adequate machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures. All United …
