Numerous types of blood sets available across the country between July 2011 and this past February are being recalled by Hospira because of an issue that could prompt a delay in necessary therapy.  The items, which are needed for the delivery of blood in certain patients, can see the puncture pins inappropriately cutting through the… read more

The California Office of Traffic Safety is providing funds to the city of Sunnyvale as a means to crack down on drunk driving and promote pedestrian and bicycle safety.  The first grant, which the city has received six years in a row, will allow for the erection of checkpoints designed to identify those drivers who… read more

A new report analyzes the ill-preparedness of many of the schools in San Marino when it comes to earthquakes.  California Watch produced the analysis, which found that three of the four public schools in that area are potentially privy to safety hazards were an earthquake to strike.  The biggest offender, Huntington Middle School, apparently has… read more

Kids are headed back to school, which means that parents will have their hands full preparing their children for what’s to come.  To encourage safety, parents must work together school administrators.  To that end, a new report out of Reno provides some important safety advice from the National Crime Prevention Council and their McGruff the… read more

A new study sought to establish some sort of link between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and texting and driving as well as to identify how big of a threat texting poses to both those who do and those who do not suffer from the condition. The research was made available yesterday in the JAMA Pediatrics… read more

Officials are growing increasingly concerned that trampoline parks pose an unreasonable threat to public safety, and as more and more reports of injury arise, lawmakers in California and Utah are currently seeking to crack down on the threat. A law moving through the California legislature would force such parks to submit to regulations not dissimilar… read more

A new report takes a look at the myriad threats faced by those in the healthcare field and how the current regulatory landscape fails to offer adequate safeguards for these persons.  Understanding the trend will be vital to limiting injuries in the future. Public Citizen conducted a study that found healthcare workers are more susceptible… read more

A new report from CNN takes a look at some of the oft overlooked summer hazards that could end up compromising the safety of pets.  The report starts off by explaining that the pavement can be especially dangerous to a dog’s paws, as they simply don’t have foot protection in the form of shoes like… read more

The Corona, California-based Husqvarna Motorcycles North America has announced the recall of closed course motorcycles to be used for competitions.  260 motorcycles from around the country are being recalled due to an issue that can create malfunctioning of the vehicles’ throttle cable.  Were this to occur, a rider would potentially be unable to alter their… read more

Given how much pedestrian traffic typically occurs in Las Vegas, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to hear that officers are attempting to crack down on those whose actions could compromise people on foot.  Officers in North Las Vegas were out in full force yesterday issuing tickets to automobile drivers, although the Metro… read more

Consumer Reports has released a new article that analyzes the importance of a landmark initiative that sought to improve the safety of numerous types of products, especially those used by children.  The effects of that now five-year old law are still being felt today. The report looks at the the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act,… read more

Kids are going to be back to school before we know it, and a representative of AAA Arizona points out that the first couple of weeks typically bring an excitement that can contribute to accidents if parents and children aren’t careful.  A new report focuses on how to prevent such accidents with help from AAA… read more