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“Pinch point” describes a point which presents a risk of a body part being caught between two moving parts, or one moving and one stationary … Continued

  Over 60 farmers per year lose their lives to electrocution, according to the National Agricultural Safety Database, and the U.S. Department of Health and … Continued

The handling of livestock is an essential part of farm/agricultural work and, due to its inherent nature, all workers must follow the proper safety precautions … Continued

A wide range of chemicals and pesticides are used in farm/agricultural work, some of which can pose serious safety risks if not handled properly. While … Continued

Rollover accidents remain a serious safety risk despite the now-common implementation of Rollover Protection Structures (ROPS). Many farmers still use tractors that lack these structures, … Continued

  A wrecker, commonly known as a tow truck, moves vehicles when they are improperly parked, in need of help, and simply must be moved … Continued

Many people use kayaks to enjoy some time wading down a river. Other times, they can be used in a more fast-paced environment to race … Continued

Hydrofoils are generally the types of boats that use hydrofoil technology. Hydrofoil technology allows watercraft to lift off of the surface of the water as … Continued

Yarders are machines used in the logging industry to pull and move logs to one place. They are massive contraptions that can control very large … Continued

  Tanker trucks are very useful to some companies to transport liquids of many kinds over long distances. The materials being transported can hold tens … Continued

Street sweepers are meant to create a cleaner and more manageable public space on the roads. They can weigh anywhere between 10,000 and 15,000 pounds, … Continued

Skid-steer loaders are tractor-like pieces of machinery that are used to carry large loads of countless types of materials. They have a bucket on the … Continued

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of annual nonfatal injuries among motor vehicle towing workers from 2011 to 2016 was over double … Continued

  Although we may think of ice cream trucks as nostalgic in reminding us of our childhoods, we also must be careful around them given … Continued

Loggers use an industry-specific type of equipment, called skidders, to pull felled trees out of the forest. As you can imagine, this seems like an … Continued

Utility trucks are heavy-duty vehicles for a specific purpose as designated by a local municipality for various services, such as cable trucks, dumpster trucks, lawn … Continued

  Snowplows are life-savers for many residents in Illinois during our cold winters. Although they are very useful, they can also be very dangerous in … Continued

  Construction accidents, which can range from property damage to personal injury, occur as a result of actions to build, improve, repair, clean, demolish, or … Continued

  Falls are a serious threat to construction workers on the job. Many of these serious and deadly accidents can be prevented by simple means, … Continued

  Construction accidents often occur because contractors are attempting to meet deadlines or cut corners to keep costs down. Unfortunately, when a contractor uses poor … Continued

  Areas that have become rundown and dilapidated often need to be cleared to prepare for new development or to improve safety in the area. … Continued

  A rollover accident usually occurs when a vehicle takes a sharp turn at a fast speed and flips on its side or on its … Continued