Kentucky employees who work long hours or has insufficient support from their supervisors may be more likely to be injured on the job. The link between stressful work conditions and work-related injuries is one of the main focuses of the Center for Work, Health and...
Year: 2016
How modern technology protects workers
Many Kentucky workers are safer today thanks to modern technology. In the past, metal detectors and security cameras were not as advanced, and evading traditional security guards wasn't as big of a challenge for would-be robbers. For people who go to work in...
Understanding the 3 types of driver distraction
There is no shortage of distractions to deal with when you are on the road, but it is your responsibility to identify and prevent them. Doing so is much easier when you understand what types of distractions you are likely to face. There are three primary distraction...
How a graduated driver’s license can benefit your teen
If you have a teenage son or daughter, he or she is likely excited about the prospect of hitting the road and claiming independence in the form of a driver's license. Though this is an important stepping stone, it is also a big risk. Accidents involving teen drivers...
What not to do when harassed about old or discharged debts
Some Kentucky consumers receive calls about debts they don't remember, that are beyond the statute of limitations, that are fraudulent or that have been discharged in bankruptcy. When people are contacted about these types of obligations, they need to be careful. Old...
4 wet weather tips to follow while driving
Driving is a dangerous yet, for most people, necessary task. Every time you step into your car, you are facing the risks of other drivers, traffic troubles and weather conditions. The latter of these is a common cause of mayhem on the road and, according to the...
Industries that have the highest injury rates
Kentucky citizens suffer work-related injuries every year, and some industries have higher numbers of work accidents than others. It is possible to reduce the likelihood of injury accidents in even the most dangerous jobs with careful attention to safety...
Reducing teenage distracted driving fatalities
While vehicles are getting safer, there has been an increase in traffic fatalities. The 7.2 percent increase in driving deaths around the country in 2015 over the previous year can be attributed to a variety of causes, including people having more available income and...
Traffic deaths rise 10% in the first six months of 2016
In October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report on traffic deaths in the first half of 2016. The news was not good. Deaths on American roads increased 10% from the same time period in 2015. In all, 17,775 people died in traffic...
Report calls for federal oversight of workers’ compensation
Kentucky residents likely know that most workers' compensation programs are administered by the states and not the federal government. Changes made to these programs by legislators in more than 30 cash-strapped states have been widely criticized by worker advocacy...