Police in Billings, Montana Crack Down on Pedestrian Safety Violations
An increase in citations and warnings for pedestrian safety violations has led police in Billings, Montana to crack down on persons who disobey crosswalk laws. The first six months of 2012 have seen the number of tickets issued rise by 23%, even as actual accident statistics remain relatively stagnant. Throughout July, officers were on-hand downtown… read more
Evanston Officials Educate Residents on the Safest School Routes
School started yesterday in Evanston, Illinois, and police officials were on hand near school zones in a bid to encourage safety. Engineers and school district officials partnered to figure out what could be considered the safest routes to schools, deduced by looking at traffic patterns in the area. Stickers reminding children of these routes were… read more
Coshocton County, Ohio Officials Encourage Motorcycle Safety
Officials in Coshocton County, Ohio are stressing the importance of motorcycle safety. The county’s winding rural roads are cited as the reason why motorcycle accidents are prevalent in the area. Spokespersons for both the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bikers for Christ each say that one of the biggest dangers to motorcyclists nowadays is… read more
District Council of Taupo, New Zealand Offers Motorcycle Training
Taupo, New Zealand wants to ensure that anyone riding a motorcycle in the area is prepared to drive safely. To that end, the District Council will be offering training lessons to inexperienced riders or those who have their licenses restricted in some way. Maintenance, braking, and hazard detection tips will be offered to entrants. The… read more
I-Flow ON-Q Pump Recalled For Potential Constant Infusion Risk
The I-Flow ON-Q Pump that comes equipped with an ONDEMAND Bolus Button is being recalled because of a potential threat presented by said button. This infusion device is used before, during, or after surgical procedures to deliver medications such as anesthesia to the area of an incision. The Bolus Button can get stuck in one… read more
Flood Safety Tips Offered by Red Cross in Wake of Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac continues its inexorable march along the East Coast having already affected numerous communities across the Southeastern portion of the country. As the storm continues to create severe weather conditions, one of the biggest concerns is the potential for flooding in susceptible areas. Pennsylvania is one such community that might be compromised by flooding,… read more
Fall Threat Prompts Eecycleworks To Recall Bike Brakes
Bicycle brakes are being recalled by the La Canada, California-based eecycleworks LLC. The recall is due to a potential crack in the bridge of the brake that can lead to a fall. So far, two reports of an incident have been filed, although neither of those resulted in injuries more serious than scrapes and bruises…. read more
Volvo S60 Praised By IIHS For Its Front-End Collision Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the Volvo S60 as one of the two safest cars for occupants during a front-end collision. The agency rated the cars based on a collision test in which the vehicles crashed into an object meant to simulate something like a tree, a pole, or another automobile. The cars… read more
PNNL Hoping To Curb Texting While Driving Through New Software
In an attempt to help cope with the ongoing problem of distracted driving, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are trying to create software that would determine when a user was driving and texting at the same time. Ultimately, the feature would come in the form of an app that would automatically cut off the… read more
Undeclared Milk Source Prompts True Nutrition to Recall Whey Protein
Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein, and Whey Protein Concentrate are being recalled by True Nutrition. The recall was necessitated because the label does not mention that the product contains milk as the source of the whey. The company is asking that consumers allergic to dairy cease using the item. Affected batches and lots will have… read more
GMC Recalls 44,668 Chevy Sonics For Windshield Wiper Defect
44,668 Cheverolet Sonics of the 2012 model year are being recalled by GMC. The models were built between May 2011 and February 2012. The windshield wipers placed on these models fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The washer hose may separate from the fluid reservoir, preventing a person from using the fluid to… read more
1,377 Fisker Karma Vehicles Recalled for Potential Fire Risk
1,377 Fisker Karma vehicles of the 2012 model year that were produced from mid-June to the beginning of July have been recalled. There is a risk of an automotive fire caused by a potential defect in a cooling fan. Fisker dealers will repair the defective fans at no cost to the consumer. Owners should have… read more
