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A new report takes a look at California’s recent efforts to ensure the safety of cosmetic products throughout the state.  Less than a decade after the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics developed a home base in San Francisco, California is about to unveil something called the Safe Cosmetics Program database.  This will basically act as a… read more

We already have vehicle systems that can warn when a forward-facing collision is imminent, a driver is becoming fatigued, and when a car is weaving outside the lanes, so why not a car that can tell when a driver is distracted?  In Australia, researchers with the Royal Automobile Club have developed a device that can… read more

Across the country, numerous agencies are taking part in Fire Prevention Week, with this year’s event placing a special emphasis on reducing the threat of a fire in the kitchen.  People grow comfortable in their own environments over the course of time, and sometimes safety can grow lax.  To make sure that you’re reducing the… read more

Trick-or-treating is in the offing for many families across Southern California, and with events taking place in the weeks leading up to Halloween as well, it’s important to think about costume safety long before the holiday even gets here.  To that end, parents trying to protect their children from harm should examine some of the… read more

A lot of attention gets paid to distracted driving in this day and age, and rightfully so.  But although cellphones draw a brunt of the blame for many accidents, pet owners also have to realize the danger that having a pet in the vehicle can pose.  Thankfully, there are steps that can be taken to… read more

One of the designations being afforded to October is National Eye Injury Prevention Month, and as a means to observe the holiday, a new report has come out relating some important safety precautions from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Maryland.  Make sure that you’re taking some of these precautions to protect yourself from harm. The… read more

A new analysis has come out that finds the most successful automobile ads on television are those that place an emphasis on safety, particularly those that show how kids can be protected with automobile safety features.  Phoenix Marketing International came out with the findings, which were the result of something called the Automotive Advertising Tracking… read more

A Salmonella outbreak has been traced by the United States Department of Agriculture to a series of chicken products hailing from California.  Although most of the 278 reported illnesses have taken place in California, 17 other states have also been privy to reported cases.  Although the USDA is still attempting to deduce what particular production… read more

White Fudge Coated Animal Cookies under the Market Pantry brand are being recalled by the D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company because of a potential undeclared allergen risk.  These 44 ounce products were available from Target stores across the country and have Best By dates ranging from April 29 to June 4 of 2014.  The items, which… read more

A new report from the High Plains Journal has come out which examines a safety event that recently took place in Kansas.  That particular event focused on the myriad ways that safety can be assured on the farm, with a special emphasis on helping kids understand the dangers that exist and aiding parents in protecting… read more

The city of Boston’s Boston Bikes group has come out with a series of tips geared toward getting around on such a conveyance in an urban area.  The advice on hand would be important for Southern Californians to consider as well, given the numerous obstacles such riders face on a daily basis. The Governor of… read more

Concerned about the strong winds that have been buffeting Southern California as of late, the Los Angeles Fire Department has put together some tips to help citizens avoid those threats that go hand in hand with such weather phenomena.  They’re important for anyone in the path of such winds to review. You should first be… read more