OSHA Details Ways to Keep Workers Safe on Scaffolds
A new report outlines the ways that employers can ensure their workers are protected from the various threats posed by scaffolds and the immediate environment of such. It provides guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that should help ensure that standards are met and workers aren’t unduly endangered. First, the stability of the… read more
Doctors Encouraged To Ask Patients About Their Texting Habits
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta explain that the key to rooting out distracted driving among some individuals is to get doctors more involved. They believe that such medical professionals may be able to influence positive behavior among citizens. Their position is detailed in the Canada Family Physician journal. … read more
Parents Should Monitor Their Children’s Online Activities
In a new report, safety advocates explain that parents need to take more of a vested interest in the online habits of their children. A recent study from a magazine called ParentsCanada found that 82% of parents claimed that they were unable to control their children’s internet usage, which the editor of the magazine says… read more
Herring Filets Recalled By Gold Star Due to Listeria Concerns
The threat of Listeria monocytogenes has prompted the recall of Herring Filets under the Rybacka Wies brand by the Brooklyn, New York-based Gold Star Smoke Fish Corporation. Each 500 gram product will have October 31 as its expiration date and was available across the country. The Listeria threat was revealed via sample analysis by the… read more
GSX1300RA Hayabusa Motorcycles Recalled By Suzuki Over ABS Issue
The Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced the recall of GSX1300RA Hayabusa motorcycles of the 2013 model year due to a manufacturing problem that could adversely impact the antilock brakes on the vehicles. 2,561 motorcycles are impacted by the recall, which was issued because of a malfunction and ensuing loss of ability of the ABS. If… read more
FDA Proposals Focus On The Importance Of Import Safety
Ever since the Food Safety Modernization Act was passed in 2011, the Food and Drug Administration has been attempting to take more of a preventative stance when it comes to foodborne illness. Up until fairly recently, much of their actions were limited to ensuring that outbreaks were unable to spread rather than ensuring that they… read more
Research Breaks Distractions Down By Category
Recently, research out of the University of Utah revealed that hands-free cellphone usage at the wheel could actually be as dangerous or even more dangerous as using one’s hands to manually manipulate a cellphone. The study was widely featured in news outlets around the country, but a new report delves further into the scale that… read more
The Long and Organized Road to V2V Adoption
Earlier this week, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a recommendation that standards be set for Vehicle to Vehicle Communication systems, the thought being that the widespread adoption of the technology would help to eliminate numerous accidents which take place at intersections. Prompted by that conclusion, a new report takes a look at these systems… read more
Don’t Let a Pet Distract You From Safe Driving
Many people elect to take their pets with them for a trip in a vehicle on a regular basis, and if you fall into this category, it’s imperative that you do what you can to ensure the safety of your animal and in turn yourself. With recent research out of the University of Alabama-Birmingham revealing… read more
In Hayward, California, The Bike Racks Are Themselves Bikes
The city of Hayward, California is attempting to drum up awareness about the importance of cycling safety through the usage of cleverly shaped bike racks. Whereas most racks are simple rows of metal attached to a frame, the new Foothill Boulevard racks are actually in the shape of a bike. The racks were the idea… read more
Drone Sign Maker Comes Forward as CHP Investigation Continues
Not long ago, we related information about how signage warning motorists in Northern California about speeding being monitored by drones was taken down by the California Highway Patrol. The signs were illegal and some even thought they could create a distraction for drivers. Now, the person behind those signs has come forward. The Napa conceptual… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Recall of 2,200 Johnny G. Krankcycles By Matrix
The Cottage Grove, Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech North America has announced the recall of Johnny G. Krankcycle by Matrix workout equipment. 2,200 or so of the products are being recalled, and they were made available to regular consumers, gyms, rehab facilities, and similar venues between January 2008 and January 2012. The seat on the equipment… read more
