Child Drowning Threat Highlighted in New CPSC Report
A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals statistics that all parents and guardians of small children ought to be aware of. In a five year timespan, 434 children under the age of five drowned in bathtubs, toilets, buckets, and other items that hold only a few inches of water. Children of this… read more
Deputy Offers Tips To Improve Safety On Palos Verdes Peninsula
Drivers who travel Palos Verdes Peninsula roads face a number of hazards- speeding, distracted drivers, and intoxicated drivers just to name a few. According to one deputy who has been enforcing traffic laws in the area for the past 28 years, law enforcement is part of the solution. Accident rates, he says, are curtailed when… read more
Automatic Braking Set to Roll Out With Next Lexus LS Models
The latest iteration of the Lexus LS includes an automatic braking system that aims to improve safety. The new technology is able to tell if the vehicle is about to collide with another automobile or a pedestrian and react in instances where the driver isn’t paying attention to what is in front of him or… read more
Almond Butter Items Recalled by Gretchen’s Shoebox Express
Due to a possible Salmonella contamination, Gretchen’s Shoebox Express has announced the recall of their Almond Butter, as well as their Cinnamon Apple & Almond Butter Sandwiches under the Evolution Fresh Brand. No illnesses have been reported yet. A Salmonella infection can be fatal under the right circumstances, but even less serious contamination cases can… read more
Weight Exemption Removed From Maryland Car Seat Ordinance
In a bid to reduce spinal injuries among Maryland children, a doctors’ group has advocated a new law requiring children to be buckled in a safety seat if they are younger than eight years of age. This new law, which will go into effect today, makes it so that children more than 65 pounds in… read more
Cellphone Ban Being Considered in Kalispell, Montana
The city of Kalispell is considering banning the use of cellphones behind the wheel. Their efforts would follow several US cities that have banned this practice, as well as a number of nearby areas in Montana. Driving while using cellphones is very dangerous and distracted driving can and does cause accidents. However, these types of… read more
Several Neptune Waste Management Systems Recalled For Injury Risk
Stryker has recalled its Neptune Waste Management Systems used for medical drainage. One fatality and an additional serious injury have resulted from use of the high vacuum/high flow devices. Several models did not receive 510(k) clearance from the FDA prior to sale and are not considered legally marketed medical devices. Those who have no other… read more
