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While concussions garner much of the attention in terms safety in football, there’s another rule sneaking into the game at the professional level this year that hasn’t been on the radar of that many people.  That rules stipulates that players will have to wear knee pads and thigh pads in order to play. Until now,… read more

Prompted by the recent incident in Spain that saw a trail derailment kill 79 persons, a new report takes a look at the state of commercial distracted driving laws in the United States.  That’s because, at the time of the Spanish incident, it’s believed that the train’s operator ignored speed warnings because he was on… read more

A new report focuses on how persons headed to state fairs can prevent the spread of swine flu, and the advice would be applicable anytime one comes into contact with pigs.  First, young children and older adults, as well as certain other susceptible demographics, might think twice before going to areas that are going to… read more

The city of Walnut, California was recently the site of an enforcement operation that sought to target any actions that could unnecessarily endanger motorcyclists.  The Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation carried out by the Sheriff’s Department of Los Angeles County found officers placing especial attention on those parts of town that were notorious for having heavy… read more

A potential lead threat has prompted the recall of Ginger Candy by the San Jose-based Evershing International Trading.  The California Department of Health reportedly enlightened the company as to the heightened levels of lead at the end of July, leading to this recall of eight and 12 ounce products imported from the Vietnam-based Lucky Shing… read more

Many people have the somewhat misguided assumption that warning labels on products are overkill.  They might scoff that of course they would never be the person who would make such a foolish mistake or that certain risks should be obvious.  But the truth is that proper labels are imperative to safety, and nowhere is that… read more

Although we tend to think that most home fires have their genesis in the kitchen, there are many which actually start in the garage.  A new report, prompted by two recent garage fires, finds representatives of the Moorhead, Minnesota Fire Department providing advice to citizens that would be applicable anywhere in the country. Many fires… read more

Increasingly worried about a rise in pedestrian accidents, the Department of Transportation has unveiled an initiative that they hope can be used to reduce instances of a pedestrian collision, especially in those areas most susceptible to the danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has compiled data which shows that 4,432 pedestrians were killed in… read more

The threat of an undeclared drug has prompted the recall of Bethel Advance and Quick Thin dietary supplements by the New York City-based Bethel Nutritional Consulting.  The recall comes two months after a similar recall issued by the company in regards to a product called Bethel 30.  The three lots of these items impacted by… read more

A series of knives and sheathes are being recalled because of an inability of the sheathes to keep the knives held in place.  The recall, which was issued by the Portland, Oregon-based Gerber Legendary Blades, affects Uppercut Fixed Knife and Sheath Sets.  2,900 sets could suffer from the issue, which may lead the knives to… read more

The St. Louis, Missouri-based Glideaway Bed Carriage Manufacturing Company has announced the recall of pink Sleepharmony beds for kids.  The recall was issued once it was discovered that the pink paint on these bed frames could suffer from heightened levels of lead, causing them to run afoul of federal regulations.  The 1,850 or so beds… read more

A new report finds the Food and Drug Administration addressing those parents who are concerned that their children’s tendency to spit up could be indicative of an underlying medical condition.  The information on hand is worth viewing so that parents can rest assured they’re always doing whatever possible to protect their children from harm. The… read more