2013

1,208 cartons of green and red bell peppers under the OC Harvest brand are being recalled by Orange County Produce because of a potential foodborne illness threat posed.  Three lots in total are affected, and each would have been shipped across Southern California from September 21 to 24.  Sample testing by the USDA toward the… read more

Next week has been given the designation of Fire Prevention Week, and numerous safety agencies and government entities are providing tips on avoiding a blaze.  Much of the advice on hand is focused on things like how to avoid a fire in the home or while out at a campfire, but scant attention is usually… read more

One of the safety designations being afforded to October is Cyber Safety Month, with each week bringing a different emphasis on a subject related to cybersecurity.  Numerous entities are providing safety tips timed to the month, and one of those, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, has valuable advice related to purchasing products online in a… read more

Now that fall is here, there may be an increase in the number of bonfires taking place around the country.  If you plan on heading out to any bonfire events in the coming weeks, it’s important that you exercise the proper safety precautions.  A new report explains how to do so.  Although the tips are… read more

A couple days ago, a Tesla Model S was involved in an accident in Kent, Washington, when it struck debris along a highway.  When that happened, the vehicle reportedly caught fire, prompting renewed worries about the tendency among electric vehicles to be set ablaze when they get into wrecks. The automaker acknowledged that the reason… read more

A new report takes a look at the efforts of officials in the city of Las Vegas to put forth various safety initiatives timed to Pedestrian Safety Month in October.  The efforts hope to draw awareness to the importance of automobiles and drivers sharing the road.  One area in particular that the Mayor is calling… read more

The government shutdown continues to have an impact on matters of safety across the country, and California is also feeling the sting.  A report from the Los Angeles Times outlines how Southern California safety inspectors working for the Federal Aviation Administration will have to go on leave until the shutdown is resolved.  This could pose… read more

A new report delves into the various bicycle safety measures being put in place in various parts of California.  It starts with La Jolla, where a bike share program is being developed so that citizens in the area will be more attuned with cycling culture in general.  San Diego has seen the installation of green… read more

When fall arrives, a lot of people take some time to get work done around the house that they may have put off throughout the summer.  But when people set out to take part in a do it yourself project, attention to safety can sometimes lapse.  A person working around their own home either may… read more

Now that fall is here, many citizens will be readying their homes for colder weather, which means that furnaces are going to come online and open flames will become more common as people light candles and start blazes in fireplaces.  To help ensure safety, the Fire Department of Kent, Washington has put together some tips… read more

Although it’s going to be getting cooler in the next few months, there still may be a large amount of California citizens taking to the back of an ATV.  Safety precautions must always be taken atop such vehicles, especially when dealing with children.  A new report relates some tips on ensuring safety. First, parents must… read more

Many people around California are about to engage in various types of yard work now that fall is here.  But if you fit into this category, you must be willing to take the proper safety precautions or else potentially face a serious injury.  To make sure that doesn’t happen, consider the safety tips included in… read more