Anyone who has worked around docks or delivery vans, at some point or another has probably seen some pretty sketchy materials used as dock boards: Cracked and splintery pieces of old plywood, wooden 2X4 beams, and even old metal advertising signs have been used to span the gap between where the dock ends and the … Read more
No matter how much of a leadfoot truck drivers have, their big rigs would never be able to go faster than 70 mph, according to a proposal unveiled recently by two federal agencies. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have teamed up to support limiting the ability of … Read more
Does it seem like truck drivers are getting younger and younger? That’s because they are … at least some of them! Qualified teenage drivers are now legally allowed to operate semi-tractor trailers and other commercial trucks nationwide as part of a three-year pilot program that reduces the current age restrictions on truck drivers. The program, … Read more
Could Autonomous Trucks Be Far Behind? Every day seems to bring more and more news about the future of the automotive industry… Uber will introduce self-driving cars in Pittsburgh within the next few weeks while Singapore introduced driverless taxis this week. Ford has jumped into the fray, promising its customers a fully autonomous vehicle … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of upcoming stories you will soon see on the Bahrns blog: Robot cars that run on battery power are no longer science fiction. They increasingly are becoming the norm as the auto industry undergoes a major revolution. Laser reactive marking technology is the new wave which does away with ink … Read more
Each year, millions of teenagers get their first job. But whether it’s working a fast food restaurant or helping out at a construction site, there are workplace dangers at just about every workplace. Unfortunately, many young workers aren’t aware of their rights under the law — especially their right to work in a safe workplace. … Read more
Every year, an estimated 22 million workers risk losing all or part of their hearing as a result of workplace noise hazards. Now two government agencies are turning to a group experts for ideas on how to reduce workplace noise: The workers themselves. “Hear and Now – The Noise Safety Challenge” is a national contest … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: Young, new workers don’t always know or understand their rights, but a new website designed to inform and educate workers aged 15 to 24 could change all that … Will taking the “Low-Cost” forklift route … Read more
Most young people wouldn’t know what to do if they were to get a flat tire while driving … other than using an app to call for help. According to a survey conducted by Michelin, 52% of teens lack the basic auto repair skills required to change a flat tire. But they aren’t the only … Read more
Moving a load on the back of a flatbed, pickup, or even in the trunk of your personal car can be tricky. If the load shifts or tips during transport, it could spill or even fall out of your vehicle. And if you can’t see it because your vision is obstructed, you may not even … Read more
