Approach Downed Power Lines In A Safe Manner
When inclement weather hits, a number of hazards can be created that make a standard commute feel like more of an obstacle course than it already is. At such times, one of the biggest threats you could face is navigating a road that has been littered with the debris from downed power lines. A new… read more
Tragedy Casts Spotlight On Need For Positive Train Control Adoption
This past Sunday, a train collision in New York claimed the lives of four people, casting a spotlight on the safety of these vehicles. A new report shows how the incident has served as a reminder that many train operators are lagging in their quest to meet a federally imposed deadline designed to foster safety. Before… read more
Tips Offer Protection To Small Business Owners
Over the coming weeks, there are sure to be a number of articles focused on how shoppers can stay safe from injury and thievery while navigating crowded aisles. However, a new report caught our attention because it chooses instead to focus on those ways that small business owners can protect themselves. One big thing to… read more
Trader Joe’s Gratin Recalled By California Company Over Labeling Issue
Butternut Squash & Creamed Spinach Gratin under the Trader Joe’s brand is being recalled by the Vernon, California-based Huxtable’s Kitchen because of the potential for the products to contain an item other than what is purported by the label. Because this corn-based item in question would contain eggs and wheat without the label outlining these… read more
K1600 GTL and GT Motorcycles Recalled By BMW Due to Crash Risk
K1600 GTL and K1600 GT motorcycles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by BMW of North America because of a possible crash risk. The recall affects 2,475 vehicles that could suffer from the engine control unit not getting the right throttle valve control signal under certain circumstances. When this occurs, the engine may… read more
CHP Releases Results of Indio-Area Thanksgiving Crackdown
A new report provides an early look at the results of the California Highway Patrol’s efforts to cut down on collisions during the Thanksgiving weekend. The combined patrol efforts of officers in the Indio and San Gorgonio Pass areas led to the arrests of 23 people for driving while intoxicated. The CHP also responded to… read more
FBI Attempts To Reduce Internet Scams On Cyber Monday
Black Friday may be over, but holiday shopping has just begun. Many people have foregone the chaos of the event entirely this year in favor of shopping for presents from the comfort of their home. Such persons are no doubt taking advantage of an event called Cyber Monday, in which retailers from around the country… read more
Exercise Patience and Common Sense During Holiday Shopping
Some people consider Black Friday to be a stand-alone event when in actuality it should be viewed more like the kickoff of a monthlong holiday shopping marathon. Over the coming weeks, retailers will be packed to the brim with people buying gifts for their loved ones, and you ought to know how to navigate such… read more
Take Precautions When Hanging Lights Outside
If you’re like many persons just getting over Thanksgiving, this week may find you hanging lights on the outside of your house. However, you must take certain precautions in order to protect yourself from harm, and therefore it would be wise to consult the safety advice available in a new report out of Los Angeles…. read more
Ready Yourself For Winter Driving
Road safety will continue to be of the utmost importance as people travel all around the country for the upcoming holidays. That’s why it’s important that even people in typically warm locales like Los Angeles prepare themselves for winter if they’re going to be traveling. Therefore, the tips on hand from the Michigan State Police… read more
More And More Vehicles Receive Advanced Safety Enhancements
Another new article has arrived that takes a look at how automakers are attempting to make strides in the safety systems of modern vehicles. The San Jose Mercury News report points out that Toyota has chosen to circumvent an auto show debut entirely by instead rolling out their new concept car at the Las Vegas… read more
Diuretic Presence Prompts Recall of HYDRAVAX By IQ
A dietary supplement called HYDRAVAX is being recalled by the Sunrise, Florida-based IQ Formulations because of the possible inclusion of of a diuretic, the presence of which would bring these products under the banner of a prescription drug. These items have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for such a purpose, and… read more