The National Safety Council publication “Workplace Injuries by the Numbers” reports that a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds with the most common types being sprains and strains and the most common lost time injury being overexertion (33% of all injuries). Helpful tips to avoid these injuries include avoiding bending, reaching and twisting when lift, taking frequent short breaks, and always get help when lifting heavy objects. Make it Home Safe today by following those simple tips.
Engineered for safety: EMAS System at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport proves its purpose
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a United Airlines flight overshot the runway while landing in heavy rain at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Unable to stop on the pavement, the aircraft came to rest in the Engineered Materials Arresting...
