PSR Newsroom

We recently brought you word about how the acclaimed director of such movies as ‘Grizzly Man’ and ‘Rescue Dawn’ is responsible for a new short film that seeks to raise awareness about the danger posed by texting at the wheel.  Now, the director himself is speaking out about why he decided to lend his talents… read more

The Newbury Park, California-based Giant Bicycles has announced the recall of XtC Advanced SL 29er 1 and 29er 0 bikes due to a fall hazard posed.  The recall also pertains to a series of seatposts that would have been sold apart from the bike itself.  Whether coming with the bike or purchased separately, the carbon… read more

This week, the United States Department of Transportation released a plan that the agency believes could help promote pedestrian safety across the country.  The measure derives from data which showed a marked uptick in the number of fatalities across the country from 2009 to 2011.  Los Angeles was one of the cities that was singled… read more

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you’re likely going to want to make sure that it keeps you and your family as safe as possible.  While looking at vehicle ratings is one thing, there are numerous metrics to take into consideration when determining whether a given automobile is going to be the… read more

While concussions garner much of the attention in terms safety in football, there’s another rule sneaking into the game at the professional level this year that hasn’t been on the radar of that many people.  That rules stipulates that players will have to wear knee pads and thigh pads in order to play. Until now,… read more

Prompted by the recent incident in Spain that saw a trail derailment kill 79 persons, a new report takes a look at the state of commercial distracted driving laws in the United States.  That’s because, at the time of the Spanish incident, it’s believed that the train’s operator ignored speed warnings because he was on… read more

A new report focuses on how persons headed to state fairs can prevent the spread of swine flu, and the advice would be applicable anytime one comes into contact with pigs.  First, young children and older adults, as well as certain other susceptible demographics, might think twice before going to areas that are going to… read more

The city of Walnut, California was recently the site of an enforcement operation that sought to target any actions that could unnecessarily endanger motorcyclists.  The Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation carried out by the Sheriff’s Department of Los Angeles County found officers placing especial attention on those parts of town that were notorious for having heavy… read more

A potential lead threat has prompted the recall of Ginger Candy by the San Jose-based Evershing International Trading.  The California Department of Health reportedly enlightened the company as to the heightened levels of lead at the end of July, leading to this recall of eight and 12 ounce products imported from the Vietnam-based Lucky Shing… read more

Many people have the somewhat misguided assumption that warning labels on products are overkill.  They might scoff that of course they would never be the person who would make such a foolish mistake or that certain risks should be obvious.  But the truth is that proper labels are imperative to safety, and nowhere is that… read more

Although we tend to think that most home fires have their genesis in the kitchen, there are many which actually start in the garage.  A new report, prompted by two recent garage fires, finds representatives of the Moorhead, Minnesota Fire Department providing advice to citizens that would be applicable anywhere in the country. Many fires… read more

Increasingly worried about a rise in pedestrian accidents, the Department of Transportation has unveiled an initiative that they hope can be used to reduce instances of a pedestrian collision, especially in those areas most susceptible to the danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has compiled data which shows that 4,432 pedestrians were killed in… read more