South Carolina workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. they also have the right to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration if they believe there are serious hazards in the...
Avoiding accidents involving slow drivers
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 19, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
While most South Carolina drivers likely know the dangers of driving too fast, they may not be aware that it can also be dangerous to drive too slow. This is because driving too slowly for the general flow of traffic can cause confusion, prevent other drivers from...
Area, time, distance all impact drive safety
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 18, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
All drives are not created equal when it comes to the statistical likelihood of a car accident. Fatal motor vehicle crashes are most likely near the home of the driver, with many South Carolina crashes happening within 25 miles of home. Part of the reason is that most...
Potential financial ramifications of chemical exposure
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 13, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
South Carolina residents who work in plastic manufacturing plants might be exposed to dyes, lubricants and flame retardants among other liquids. They may also be exposed to acetone or other chemicals that are used in machining or to add gloss to 3D printed parts....
Mitigating risk posed by hot work
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 11, 2017 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Defined as an activity that produces sparks, flames or heat, hot work carries inherent risks that could lead to injury or death in some situations. South Carolina employees who are required to perform hot work may want to be aware of some of the most significant...
Focusing on hazard reduction in the workplace
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 5, 2017 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Some workplaces in South Carolina and throughout the country may shift to a greater focus on preventing serious injuries and fatalities, also known as SIF programs. These programs move the focus away from the traditional approach of waiting for an accident to occur...
Some drivers are turning off their collision avoidance systems
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 1, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Not all drivers in South Carolina appreciate the warning beeps of their collision avoidance systems. A researcher at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suspects that some drivers become annoyed by the sounds meant to alert them to lane drifting or objects in...
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