Posts by Slack Davis Sanger LLP
Did You Know? Aircraft Door Plugs
Did you know? A door plug is a piece of metal shaped like a door used to fill the space that an aircraft door would otherwise take. There has been a lot of media attention about “door plugs” since a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Boeing Max 9 aircraft on…
Read MoreDid You Know? Airline Cabin Depressurization
Did you know that all airliners and private jets have pressurized cabins that permit passengers to ride comfortably at high altitudes without oxygen masks? Most airliners fly at altitudes between 30,000 and 40,000 feet to avoid weather and improve operating efficiency. Do you know how long you can survive without oxygen if the cabin suddenly…
Read MoreDid You Know? Clear Air Turbulence
Did you Know? Clear Air Turbulence is Sudden Severe Turbulence Unrelated to Storms? This week, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over the Andaman Sea resulting in the death of a passenger and serious injuries to other passengers. Over 80 passengers required hospitalization after the pilots made an emergency landing…
Read MoreWhat Procedures Must a School Bus Driver Take in the Event of an Accident?
School bus drivers are tasked with an immense responsibility. When we send our children to school and wave goodbye at the local neighborhood bus stop, we have a reasonable expectation that the operator of the school bus will be responsible, adhere to traffic laws, and take necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of…
Read MoreOSHA Heat Stress Guidelines
Heat stress is a serious occupational hazard that affects workers in various industries, especially those exposed to high temperatures and humidity. Every year, thousands of workers suffer from heat-related illnesses and injuries, some of which can be fatal. Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment and protect employees from heat stress. Heat…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Your Doctor Fails To Diagnose Your Illness?
More than 126,000 Americans lose their lives each year as a result of doctors and medical professionals incorrectly diagnosing or failing to diagnose significant medical conditions. If you or a loved one are struggling with a medical issue that was not properly diagnosed or a diagnosis was unnecessarily delayed, you may have grounds to pursue…
Read MoreImproving Safety in the Oil & Gas Industry
Working in the oil and gas industry has been described as one of the “most dangerous jobs in America,” according to EHS Today. Why? Because the fatality rate in the oil and gas industry is seven times higher than all other industries in the United States. Unfortunately, oil and gas companies routinely prioritize demand for…
Read MoreSeptember 18-24 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) calls attention to the risks and dangers of falls each year through its Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which is observed this year from September 18 through September 24. National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is always observed on September 22, which is also the first day of fall. Older Americans…
Read MoreUber’s Latest Safety Report Reveals Increase in Fatal Crashes
In June, Uber released its (delayed due to the pandemic) 2020 safety report. Although the rideshare company noted its rate of sexual assaults had dropped since its last report, the rate of fatal accidents had increased. The report is, in part, a continuation of their 2019 safety review, which Uber puts together using data and…
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