2013

The fall is associated with certain safety hazards that don’t necessarily rear their heads at other times of the year.  Drivers navigating the roads over the next couple of months have to be capable of circumventing these dangers, and to do that, it might help to take into consideration some of the valuable safety tips… read more

A recent report paints a startling portrait of the sorry state of investigations of nursing home abuse throughout the state of California.  For anyone that lives in a care facility or who has a loved one that lives in such a residence, the report from The Center for Investigative Reporting is a must-read, even if… read more

Although Halloween is still coming up, it’s not too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving and the weeks leading up to it.  Every year, authorities across the country respond to reports of a fire or a serious injury related to a turkey fryer.  These products have grown in popularity over the years, and if you… read more

If your residence has a deck, then you owe it to yourself and any guests to verify the security of the structure so that a terrible injury can’t occur.  To do that, you might think about putting into practice some of the safety precautions discussed in a new report. Before you have guests over or… read more

More news continues to come out in conjunction with a recent Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 278 people across the country.  A report from the Los Angeles Times notes the surprising severity of the outbreak, the failure of Foster Farms to issue a recall, and where the investigation stands at this point. The United States… read more

Toyota is the latest automobile manufacturer to announce the development and implementation of vehicle technology capable of taking actions to avoid an accident when a driver fails to or is unable to do the same. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the automaker announced that in two years they will unroll vehicles that are… read more

The presence of undeclared ingredients has led the Food and Drug Administration to warn persons against consuming a dietary supplement known as Be Inspired.  Testing has revealed that the product, which was available online, is made up of Phenolphthalien and Sibutramine.  The former is a laxative ingredient that the FDA years ago determined neither works… read more

A new report from the Los Angeles Times highlights the potential danger that workers in the mental health care industry in the state of California may face.  The Select Committee on State Hospital and Developmental Center Safety recently heard from officials in the industry earlier this week as to the threat posed to workers and… read more

A chemotherapy medication provided to adult patients suffering from leukemia is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration following an increase in the number of adverse event reports filed in association with the product.  The drug is called Iclusig and the FDA is concerned about reported incidents in which a patient’s blood vessels became… read more

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

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

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