Campaign Asks Drivers To Do Their Part To Eliminate Fatalities
Today marks an event called “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” and numerous states across the country are taking part in activities centered around the campaign. The event hails from the Transportation and Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and that organization has related some safety tips from the Federal Motor Carrier… read more
Research Highlights Danger Of Slip and Falls In Care Facilities
New research has come out that highlights the threat posed when an elderly individual suffers a fall. Understanding the information can help nursing homes and care centers make improvements to facilities that might be able to reduce the risk of a concussion and other types of injuries. The study hails from Simon Fraser University researchers… read more
How Employers Can Protect An Aging Workforce
The baby boomer generation is aging, and as a result, there are perhaps more older employees contributing to the workforce than ever before. Employers have to be ready for the unique challenges this will pose, taking certain safety precautions that keep older workers (and, as a matter of fact, all workers) safe. A new report… read more
Protect Yourself When Moving Through An Empty Parking Lot
A new report has come out relating some safety tips that persons can put into practice when walking through an empty parking lot. The tips hail from the police department of Syracuse, New York. First, always be cognizant of where you are and what you would do in the event that you are set upon… read more
Over-The-Top Distractions Highlighted By UK Police Effort
A new video has been released from the Hampshire Constabulary that highlights some of the myriad distractions that drivers submit to on the road, and while the United Kingdom is far removed from Southern California, many of the somewhat ridiculous activities contained in the video are no doubt happening on American roads as well. Over… read more
Editorial Calls For Bicycle Safety Improvements in Chico
A new editorial from Chico Velo Cycling Club’s executive director calls for safety improvements that can help ensure the wellbeing of cyclists along roadways in Chico, California. The opinion piece was prompted by two recent tragedies in which cyclists were killed in hit and run incidents. Although the author believes that strict punishments should await… read more
LAPD Enforces Pedestrian Safety In San Fernando Valley Operation
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Police Department carried out an enforcement effort designed to target those actions that could contribute to a pedestrian fatality or injury in the San Fernando Valley. One pedestrian and 29 drivers in total received a ticket during the operation, which saw undercover officers crossing the street as drivers approached, keeping tabs… read more
Pedestrians Offered Helpful Advice By San Mateo Police
This past weekend, the city of San Mateo was the site of a deadly crash in which a vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian who was attempting to get across the street. Because of that, the police department of that city is attempting to spread the word about the importance of pedestrians taking the proper precautions… read more
Protect People By Keeping Pets Safe On Halloween
Recently, we’ve discussed some of the ways that parents can keep their homes and their children safe from harm in the weeks leading up to Halloween, but one area we haven’t touched yet is animal safety. Halloween can be a stressful time for dogs, and unfortunately, this can end up having an impact on humans… read more
Shutdown Could Imperil CDC’s Response To Salmonella Outbreak
Yesterday, we reported on the spread of a Salmonella outbreak tied to a series of chicken products from Foster Farms. The outbreak has been tied to facilities in California, and at the time that the Food Safety and Inspection Service announced its initial findings, 278 people from across the country (many of them in California)… read more
Research Shows How Automobile Crashes Put Pregnant Women At Risk
A new report outlines the results of a study that analyzed the threat posed to pregnant women by automobile crashes. The research, which was carried out by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, analyzed 848,000 North Carolina women who had delivered a baby from 2001 to 2008, 2.9% of which had been in at least… read more
Editorial Asks That Fatigued Pilot Regulations Extend to Cargo Pilots
One of the most widely respected pilots in the entire country has partnered with a former National Transportation Safety Board chairman to pen an editorial for the Wall Street Journal focused on fatigued pilot regulations set to kick in at the beginning of next year. That rule will impose benchmarks on sleep that pilots of… read more
