While the cured-in-place repair process is a conventional procedure to fix water pipes in South Carolina and across the U.S., a new study says that it may not be safe for workers. Authors of the study, which was conducted through Purdue University, claim that the...
Safety tips help composting workers avoid injury
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Aug 21, 2017 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Composting workers in South Carolina and across the United States have some safety tips to consider on the job. The Solid Waste Association of North America has published a safety guide for composting operations employees as part of their "Five to Stay Alive" program,...
Construction site accidents can be deadly
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Aug 14, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Construction workers in South Carolina may be at a greater risk of dying or being injured in an accident in which they are struck by an object, equipment or vehicle than workers in other industries. These were the findings of the Center for Construction Research and...
Most truck accidents are caused by car drivers
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Aug 8, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Media outlets in South Carolina and around the country often run stories about tractor-trailer accidents when truck driver drowsiness, intoxication or distraction have been cited by law enforcement as factors, but data from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests that...
Federal agency cancels plans for sleep apnea testing rule
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Aug 7, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Federal authorities are no longer pushing a proposed rule meant to establish specific criteria to screen truck drivers in South Carolina and across the United States for sleep apnea. On Aug. 4, 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a notice...
Startup company develops wearable drowsy driver tech
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Aug 3, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that drowsy driving causes an estimated 6,000 fatal traffic accidents each year in the U.S. Traditional remedies to combat fatigue behind the wheel include drinking coffee or energy drinks, lowering a...
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