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A number of vehicles are being recalled for an issue that might be familiar to those persons who follow recalls closely. Coach & Equipment has issued a recall on a number of Phoenix transit buses that had Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts installed onboard.  Each of the transit buses will be of a model… read more

It’s been three years since the Food and Drug Administration was given extensive power to regulate the tobacco industry, and a new report discusses the many regulations that have been put in place since that time, as well as what we can expect in the future. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act put… read more

Numerous areas from across the United States have launched initiatives designed to teach people about the dangers of distracted driving, and these types of campaigns are especially important to teenagers, a demographic proven to be most at risk.  But perhaps those initiatives that are the most successful are also those that help researchers obtain information… read more

Recently, the news has been filled with stories of individuals who have been forced to suffer because their metal-on-metal hip implants failed.  This failure has been happening at rates far greater than would be acceptable to the medical community, and the problem became so rampant that recalls were issued. Now, the Food and Drug Administration… read more

Although many communities from across the country are doing what they can to get drivers to stop driving while distracted, certain locales have launched initiatives that are more detailed and complex than others. On June 15, officials from Old Bridge, East Brunswick, and Middlesex County in New Jersey got together to announce a multi-phase safety… read more

A blood thinner that could benefit those suffering from a certain heart condition has had its approval delayed for the time being by the Food and Drug Administration. The drug in question is Eliquis, which is jointly produced by Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.  The drug aims to reduce the risk of blood clots which lead… read more

Construction safety is an important topic that all too often gets short shrift in the media.  Thankfully, a new report addresses the myriad concerns that construction workers might have, especially as it concerns rail worksites. Network Rail’s Safety Leadership and Culture Change aims to get industry professionals involved in a dialogue about how best to… read more

As the threat of distracted driving has grown, local communities and states from across the country have turned to increasingly drastic measures in order to crack down on the cellphone usage scourge. States and municipalities that have never had a distracted driving ban of any kind have begun to institute them in force, and those… read more

With the threat of distracted driving more prevalent than ever before, it’s always nice to be able to report on a community that is doing what it can to prevent drivers from engaging in this dangerous practice. Beachwood, Ohio, is the latest city to promote an end to distracted driving by issuing a ban on… read more

Motorcycle safety continues to be an important topic, so it’s always nice to see communities from across the state do their part to help promote safe driving practices. The city of Red Bluff, California, was the site of the Red Bluff Police Department’s Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on June 16.  Designed to help lower the… read more

With Independence Day just around the corner, millions of people from across the country are going to celebrate by lighting off fireworks.  But with this form of celebration also comes a danger, as a new report illustrates. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has conducted a study that looked into the danger that exists when setting… read more

It’s a sad fact that many people from across the country don’t pay attention to safety the way that they should.  But for those persons who want to keep their families safe but simply aren’t sure where to begin, it’s good to know that there are various resources out there that can help. One of… read more