The government shutdown is already having an impact on the safety of the American public.  Among those agencies that are being partially shuttered as a result of the stalemate in Washington are the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Food and Drug Administration.  The repercussions for lack of action… read more

A new survey from State Farm Insurance delves into the likelihood of an individual hitting a deer, and the good news is that your odds of avoiding such a collision are better than they were last year.  The bad news is that deer population has actually gone up in recent years, and the damage that… read more

Not long ago, we brought you word of New York’s creation of texting zones as a bid to reduce instances of distracted driving along highways.  The thinking is that we live in a society when people almost compulsively have to check their phones when they buzz.  The urge to text for some is simply too… read more

Although we’re well into fall at this point in the year, there’s always a chance here in Southern California that the weather will be warm enough to go for a swim outdoors.  Plus, we can’t forget the numerous indoor lap pools scattered around the state.  Because of this, it’s important to consider some of the… read more

The Governor of California has signed a measure that seeks to keep the state’s Safe Routes to School program going for the foreseeable future.  $129 million is being earmarked for various transportation safety issues, with a particular emphasis on getting children more interested in biking and walking to and from school.  To bolster this desire… read more

The government shutdown may be having a severe impact on safety throughout the country, but one area it reportedly is not going to impact, at least in the short-term, is various highway safety projects.  Because the Highway Trust Fund provides the funds necessary for the continued operation of the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal… read more

Ondansetron Injections and Metoclopramide Injections are being recalled from across the country because of the potential presence of glass particulates within the products.  Two lots of the former and one of the latter are impacted by the recall, and they would have been sent to medical facilities and pharmacies around the country between this past… read more

This fall, many California citizens will be taking to the great outdoors to engage in hunting.  No matter the season, though, there are certain precautions that always need to be taken so that you are kept safe from harm when in hunting environments.  A new report goes into detail on the steps that both hunters… read more

A new report from Occupational Health & Safety delves into the importance of employers implementing programs designed to protect workers’ eyes from harm.  This is especially important for those industries that deal with dangerous chemicals that could severely damage an individual’s vision if exposure occurs. OHS first advises that safety managers give a thorough once-over… read more

California is looking to make large strides toward eliminating the possibility of elder abuse throughout the state.  Three measures have already received the approval of lawmakers, and now all that remains is for the Governor to affix his signature to the bills before they would come into law, offering extended protections to those who are… read more

Recently, NBC Bay Area conducted an investigation into the Sysco corporation’s practice of allegedly storing products in sheds without the proper refrigeration.  This is worrisome, as the produce, dairy, and meat items in question need to be stored properly if consumers can hope to stay safe from foodborne contaminants.  Now, that report has led to… read more

A variety of smoked fish are being recalled by the Sitka, Alaska-based Big Blue Fisheries due to a potential Botulism threat posed by the products.  The recall pertains to King Salmon, Salmon Filet, Salmon Bellies, Black Cod, and a variety pack that includes multiple types of smoked fish.  The recall affects all those products with… read more