Florida may be about to pass a texting ban, but in other states, lawmakers are ironing out the kinks of measures that have been in place for years.  Here in California, legislators are pondering whether or not to ban even hands-free texting while driving, with some arguing that focus is pulled even when a person’s… read more

The state of Florida has drawn one step closer to the enactment of a law that would ban texting and driving on the roads.  If eventually passed, it will join the ranks of states like California and many more that have already outlawed the practice. Yesterday, the bill was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary… read more

If you work in an office building, then it’s imperative to read on about a recall which affects a piece of equipment that could be found within the space. The Atlanta, Georgia-based Home Depot announced the recall, and that store was also the exclusive retailer of the product while it was on sale this past… read more

A series of medical devices that are designed to alert caregivers to a potential problem are being recalled because there’s a possibility that the alarm sounds would not be emitted properly.  Smiths Medical announced the recall, which affects BCI Remote Alarm Cables used in conjunction with the 9004 Canocheck Capnography System.  The device is used… read more

The California Office of Traffic Safety has made funds available to police agencies across the state so that they can crack down on texting and cellphone usage as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  In the city of Industry, officers will be ratcheting up their efforts on Wednesday, April 24.  The Captain of the… read more

A company whose products were available in multiple states has been shut down by the  Food and Drug Administration over purported violations that could compromise the safety of consumers.  The Houston, Texas-based Chung’s Products was the target of the injunction, which was issued after inspectors reportedly uncovered circumstances that could lead to foodborne illness.  The… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may soon reconfigure its ratings system slightly to take into account how certain subsets of the population might react during a crash.  When a new automobile comes onto the market, the NHTSA rates it as part of something known as the New Car Assessment Program.  Since 1978, a vehicle… read more

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is considering a potential ban on all cellphone usage behind the wheel.  At the moment, only persons younger than 18 are barred from using their cellphones while driving.  That law even makes it illegal to talk or text on a phone using hands-free technology.  The proposed bill was… read more

The culmination of college basketball season might be tonight, but many across the country have already turned their attention to a different sport:  baseball.  When people think about safety issues, baseball usually isn’t at the forefront of their minds.  But the truth is, injuries can be quite common.  If you have a son or daughter… read more

Police across the entire state of California are cracking down on distracted driving throughout the month of April, and officers in the city of Santa Monica are no different.  But whereas officers in other localities are honoring Distracted Driving Awareness Month by targeting drivers for a day or a couple weeks or even the entire… read more

We’re still in the midst of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and agencies across the country are doing what they can to spread the word about the threat posed when a driver uses his or her cellphone or engages in some other distracting behavior.  Over the weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a… read more

Lead poisoning is still a readily apparent danger across the United States, as Consumer Reports shows us in a new article.  The agency has also provided a few valuable tips that parents can follow to limit their children’s potential exposure to lead. Safety starts with understanding the danger.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… read more