California Limo Safety Proposal Awaits Assembly Vote
Today is a big day for those hoping to see a bill that would bolster limousine safety make it through the Legislature. The proposed bill comes on the heels of a recent fire along the San Mateo bridge that claimed the lives of five people. That incident brought a spotlight to the industry as a… read more
Ensure Safety If Labor Day Plans Include Boating
If your Labor Day travel plans involve heading to a natural body of water large enough to accommodate boats, then there are certain safety precautions that need to be taken into account in order to ensure safety over the long weekend. With that in mind, you might consider the safety tips on hand in a… read more
Limit Wildfire Risks This Labor Day Weekend
With California dealing with wildfires that have already claimed upwards of 200,000 acres of land, Cal Fire wants to make sure that the Labor Day weekend doesn’t pose additional threats to the land and the citizens that reside on it. To that end, the Merced, Mariposa, and Madera branch of the agency is calling upon… read more
OASYS Midline Occiput Plate Spinal Implants Recalled Over Injury Risk
Stryker has announced the recall of the OASYS Midline Occiput plate spinal implant due to concerns about the possibility of patient adversity. The pin that keeps the plate body and the tulip head of the devices connected is apparently in danger of suffering a fracture. When this occurs, it can do damage to the patient’s… read more
CHP To Crack Down on Dangerous Drivers Along Interstate 10
Last month, Interstate 80 benefitted from increased patrols all across the country during an operation known as the I-80 Challenge. On the heels of that event, a new operation known as the I-10 Challenge will be carried out over the long weekend. The Florida State Highway Patrol put together the nationwide event. In California, members… read more
Prep Yourself And Your Car For Labor Day Road Trip Safety
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, many families will be using the time to take family road trips, and indeed, some people may have already gotten on their way. But with the roads filled with heavy amounts of traffic, it’s imperative that drivers understand the proper precautions to take in order to avoid… read more
FDA Uses “Science Fair” To Raise Awareness About Research Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration recently held a science fair of sorts in order to allow their scientists and researchers on staff to communicate with one another the myriad ways they’re approaching various safety problems. The event sought to outline the ways that the organization comes to decisions about regulations. The event is known as… read more
California’s Three Feet For Safety Act Draws Closer To Reality
California cyclists are no doubt applauding the recent passage of a bill that seeks to bolster safety at moments when automobiles come up alongside bikes. However, the matter is not fully settled yet, as it still has to receive the signature of the governor before becoming law, something that has proven to be a roadblock… read more
Verify Tire Capabilities Before Heading Out On A Labor Day Trip
If you’re going to be traveling at all over Labor Day, one of the most important things you can do to ensure safety is verify the wellbeing of the area where the rubber meets the road: your tires. When your tires are capable of safe transport, you greatly boost your chances of making it to… read more
Amport Milk Chocolate Raisins Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen Hazard
The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based American Importing Company has announced the recall of Amport Milk Chocolate Raisins due to concerns about a potential label mixup. There is a chance that packages from lot 078X344 contain Milk Chocolate Peanuts, and as a result, persons allergic to nuts would not necessarily be warned of their presence as an ingredient. … read more
Cubicin Injections Recalled Over Possible Particulate Hazards
500 milligram versions of Cubicin (daptomycin for injection) are being recalled by the Lexington, Massachusetts-based Cubist Pharmaceuticals due to concerns about the possibility of particulate matter within the injections. If a patient is exposed to some type of glass particulate, they could suffer from such things as an embolism, phlebitis, granulomas, and more. A supplier… read more
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Stuffed Sulley’s From Build-a-Bear
A possible choking risk has led to the recall of stuffed animals in the shape of Sulley from Monsters University and Monsters Inc. Build-a-Bear announced the recall, which affects products sold via their online and retail stores this past June. A total of more than 26,000 stuffed monsters in Canada and the United States are… read more