Weigh stations annoy truckers -- and are a source of confusion for many drivers. Scattered along the nation's highways, weigh stations are much more than a regulatory inconvenience. They help keep the roadways safe for everyone -- truckers included. What happens in a...
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Month: February 2019
Preventing mesothelioma: It’s harder than you know
Most people think that asbestos and asbestos exposure is a thing of the past -- but that's far from true. Asbestos products are still allowed in the United States under limited circumstances and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving forward with plans...
Renting a moving truck? Use these safety tips
It doesn't seem like a deal to rent a U-Haul or some other moving truck -- until you get behind the wheel. Driving a large, heavy truck with all your belongings inside is a serious responsibility. It can also be emotionally and physically taxing -- especially if...
Does medical error qualify for a leading cause of death?
Various studies by medical researchers have shown a startling conclusion: Medical errors may take third place as a leading cause of death in the U.S. If this is the case, what are the leading causes of medical errors? What should patients be looking for? Updating...
EpiPens were failing — and nobody was listening to the patients
Patients with life-threatening allergies to peanuts, latex and other common substances often carry EpiPens for safety. EpiPens are supposed to deliver critical doses of epinephrine in an emergency so that a patient in the middle of an allergy attack could keep...