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Merrimack Premium Outlets opened this past June in New Hampshire, but during an inspection that took place this past January, OSHA officials ascertained that a wide variety of violations may have taken place in constructing the site.  The workplace safety organization alleges that construction workers were exposed to high falls and shock hazards, that inspections… read more

Over the course of 12 hours, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally already saw three fatalities.  The deaths occurred on Sunday and Monday, and to counteract further tragedy, safety officials are stressing the need for safety.  Police are particularly concerned about alcohol usage and speeding.  The other worry is that the beautiful scenery can provide a distraction… read more

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota has created a position for a bicycle and pedestrian safety coordinator, but the move has garnered its share of controversy.  Many people are upset that such a position has been put in place at all, given cutbacks in other parts of the government.  These cutbacks include fire department layoffs.  The… read more

ZAP Xebra motorcycles of the 2008 model year are being recalled by ZAP, the United States agent of the QinqQi Group Motorcycle Company.  691 units in total could be compromised by a failure to adhere to federal standards regarding brake systems in motorcycles.  The brake circuits do not have their own separate brake fluid reservoir,… read more

443 Sun Voyager, Bounty Hunters, Independence, Crescendo, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes of the 2006 through 2008 model years have been recalled by Gulf Stream Coach because of an issue with the Bosch hydraulic brakes on the chassis of the vehicles.  If an owner doesn’t drive the motor home for awhile, diametrical… read more

87 Dutchmen 196 and Coleman 192 recreational vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Dutchmen for a potential defect involving the propane line.  This component is too close to the rear axle hanger, and the bolt of the latter can come into contact with and damage the fuel line.  Should an ignition… read more

As New York City has made numerous improvement to pedestrian and bicycle safety, one demographic appears to have been been adversely affected:  visually impaired persons.  Many blind residents have made a mental map of their area, but with an influx of construction projects, bike lanes, and pedestrian plazas, it’s become increasingly difficult for such people… read more

Police in the city of Newton, Massachusetts have kicked off a week-long enforcement operation that aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the roads.  The drivers of motor vehicles and the riders of bicycles will be cited for any violations discovered by officers.  The operation comes on the heels of 20 accidents involving bicyclists… read more

New statistics released by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration have given Georgia officials cause for concern.  Even though motor vehicle crashes have gone down, pedestrian fatality rates have been on the rise in Georgia since 2001.  Because of the decline in overall crash fatalities, pedestrian deaths also take up a larger slice of the… read more

Florida has had trouble with pedestrian deaths as of late, with the entire state having a fatality rate twice as high as the national average.  And Tampa Bay’s stats are particularly troubling; if the city were a state, it would rank #16 in overall pedestrian deaths.  That’s why $2 million was recently made available to… read more

The Chief Executive of the Australian New Car Assessment Program has given a big endorsement to Automated Emergency Braking systems, going so far as to call such technology vehicle safety’s next big thing.  He thinks that yearly fatalities would decrease by a quarter, leading to 250 less fatalities in the country per year with mandatory… read more

Kentucky is on track to experience an increase in motorcycle accidents 52% higher than last year.  And 50 people atop motorcycles have already died thus far.  That’s why a spokesperson from the Traffic Safety Institute of Eastern Kentucky University is emphasizing the importance of safety classes.  She thinks that larger motorcycles are beyond the capabilities… read more