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

A new report has come out relating some safety tips that persons can put into practice when walking through an empty parking lot.  The tips hail from the police department of Syracuse, New York. First, always be cognizant of where you are and what you would do in the event that you are set upon… read more

A new video has been released from the Hampshire Constabulary that highlights some of the myriad distractions that drivers submit to on the road, and while the United Kingdom is far removed from Southern California, many of the somewhat ridiculous activities contained in the video are no doubt happening on American roads as well.  Over… read more

A new editorial from Chico Velo Cycling Club’s executive director calls for safety improvements that can help ensure the wellbeing of cyclists along roadways in Chico, California.  The opinion piece was prompted by two recent tragedies in which cyclists were killed in hit and run incidents.  Although the author believes that strict punishments should await… read more