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When maps and road atlases were more common, many drivers took them out and planned their routes beforehand.These days, fewer people feel the need to do so, thanks to in-car satnavs or on phone apps such as Google Maps or Waze. These technological alternatives bring a...

Working in health care is a way for you to make a meaningful and positive impact on the world around you. However, your employment also puts you at risk. Health care professionals are more likely to get hurt on the job than people in many other private industries. Not...

For the seasoned road user, driving almost feels automatic. However, in reality, the process is very complex. The brain has to make multiple decisions every second just to keep a car on the road. If these decisions become clouded by distractions, then driving can...

Using a cellphone in the car is one of the most common causes of driver distraction. It's clear that looking down at the screen or typing on the phone is going to take someone's eyes off of the road and their hands off of the wheel.  But many drivers will still opt to...

An accident -- car, workplace or any other accident -- can be life-altering. Recovering from injuries sustained following an accident can take a long time. And if those injuries result in amputation, then this can permanently change your life. Amputation refers to the...

For the most part, the weather in South Carolina is fairly pleasant. In summer, temperatures can soar, which means people are fully exposed to the sun. Sunshine can encourage people to get out of the house and do things. Often, this involves a drive to the park or...

Maybe you work in a call center and have to constantly type what the person on the other end of the phone says to you. Perhaps you are an administrative assistant and manage the schedule and records for an entire office. The longer you have done your job, the more...

People work around electricity on a daily basis without thinking too much about the dangers of being around electrical currents. However, people in certain positions are at risk of coming into contact with high voltage currents.  Knowing the proper way to handle these...

It's important to keep your eyes and mind focused on the road at all times while driving in South Carolina. This may reduce your chances of colliding with another vehicle, person or object while traveling to your destination. Take a closer look at what you can do to...

To stay safe when you drive, one of the things you can do is avoid driving when there are going to be many people on the roads. To do this, you need to know which times of the day are the riskiest to you and your passengers. There are several times of day when you may...