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Depending on the company or mission, several hazards can be found in or around docks. Falls and trips are among the leading causes of dock-related injuries. Wet or oily surfaces, uneven dock plates and unguarded dock edges pose significant risks....

On our way to the hunting spot, we crossed a bridge over a very swollen creek. We were amazed at how high the water was compared to normal. We traversed this road often, so we knew the water was sure to be just as amazing farther ahead at the low...

The sound was unmistakable — like a snap followed by an immediate right yaw and the sickening realization something had gone horribly wrong. My heart raced, but it was at that moment that my years of training kicked in. I had one job: keep...