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Yesterday, we spoke briefly about the danger posed by snakes and what you could do to protect yourself from harm.  But with the California Poison Control Center estimating that 800 bites take place every single year, the subject is ripe for further expansion.  Thus, we thought we’d direct you toward some safety advice provided by… read more

At a recent conference, a researcher from the United Kingdom-based MIRA voiced his concerns about the proliferation of apps that have the potential to distract drivers from their immediate environment, and his opinion is likely shared by anyone who has seen a driver looking down at their phone rather than focusing on the road. He… read more

If you’re ever forced to pull over to the side of a road because of a mechanical issue with your vehicle, it’s imperative that you know what to do to encourage safety.  Not only should your vehicle be parked along the shoulder and out of the way of incoming traffic, but you also have to… read more

In an attempt to kill insects drawn to buses by the food left behind by passengers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority regularly sprays Los Angeles County buses with pesticides.  But are these same chemicals making the drivers of the buses and perhaps even the passengers ill? That’s what has been alleged by a group of at… read more

A new book from the Chief of Infectious Disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia attempts to make consumers more aware of the dangers of alternative medicine and dietary supplements.  The author wrote “Do You Believe in Magic?  The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine” so that people could begin to understand that regulation of alternative… read more

A Russian company has developed a motorcycle helmet that seeks to dramatically improve safety for riders.  Known as LiveMap, the device features a series of directional and informational feeds displayed directly on the rider’s visor.  In this manner, the rider is able to see a map of the area along with their current path, and… read more

A Hayward, California-based company is recalling 92 shower stools because of an issue that could compromise safety.  Importer Taymor Industries announced the recall, which affects teak shower stools with a model number of 02D8092 that were sold online and in a Hammacher Schlemmer New York City store.  The stools’ wooden seats are in danger of… read more

If you noticed an increase in the number of motorcyclists on the road today, you’re not imagining things.  Today was Ride to Work Day, an event that invites motorcyclists to do just that in order to spread awareness about the importance of safety, visibility, and sharing the road.  To help commemorate the event, the AAA… read more

Although it’s not all that common to see snakes in more populated areas of California like Los Angeles, the reptiles are abundant along hiking trails and various scenic parts of the state.  That said, you need to have a safety plan in mind if ever you find yourself the victim of a snake bite, especially… read more

With summer almost here, it’s important to revisit some of the precautions that need to be taken to ensure safety when the weather warms up.  Thus, the following tips from the Red Cross as contained in a new report out of Oklahoma would be worth brushing up on. Perhaps the easiest way to avoid the… read more

We’re not even into summer yet and already large swaths of the country have been impacted by storms.  If you live in an area prone to such weather, you may find yourself investing in a generator so that you can be sure you’ll have power even during disasters.  If so, then consider some of the… read more

This past Friday, police in the city of La Mesa took part in an anti-distracted driving operation made possible through funds supplied by the NHTSA and the California Office of Traffic Safety.  For six hours, the Traffic Safety Enforcement Program was in effect, and as a result, 56 people found themselves on the receiving end… read more