Safety

Even after Christmas, the time that typically sees an uptick in the number of burglaries due to the presence of readily available expensive gift items, some areas are still having trouble fending off thieves.  The city of San Bruno, California, for instance, has been troubled by burglaries in recent weeks, which is why that city’s… read more

Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in all parts of California.  In Los Angeles, police have been writing out tickets in large numbers to pedestrians who choose to cross the street at inopportune moments, and in San Francisco, a series of injurious and fatal collisions have spurred officials to take steps to improve safety. Another… read more

The San Francisco-based Pottery Barn has announced the recall of Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers that have 26 points each.  The recall pertains to both regular versions and versions with a non-compact fluorescent bulb.  1,100 of these stars could suffer from an issue wherein the weight proves to be too much for the joints to handle,… read more

Various transit buses have been recalled by Glaval because of concerns that they could stall or sustain a fire in the midst of traffic.  The recall has its genesis in a potential safety issue associated with the alternator harness.  There is a danger that this component could be positioned in a manner that would cause… read more

Interactive wall mounts are being recalled by the Eagan, Minnesota-based Ergotron because of a possible injury hazard posed.  These products, which are used to affix a flatscreen television to the wall, are in danger of letting said television slide off and strike persons in the vicinity.  This can result from a failure of the weld… read more

Are you drinking a Coke, a Pepsi, or any other type of dark soft drink while you’re reading this story?  Then you may want to put that soda down for the moment as we explore the revelations of a new report. The safety of the caramel coloring found in these and many other types of… read more

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety have come out with a valuable report focused on the safest and most dangerous states across the country, and despite what people used to Los Angeles traffic jams may think about the state of traffic safety, California fared pretty well. To compile their findings, the agency looked at… read more

The Cottage Grove, Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech North America has announced the recall of Elliptical trainers and Ascent trainers under the Matrix Fitness brand.  These products could be found at various gym facilities across the country, where they were provided between November 2011 and the end of 2012, adding up to a total of around… read more

An investigation into the construction of the new section of the Bay Bridge in Northern California has revealed potential deficiencies and a lack of transparency that could spell trouble for the structure.  The Senate Transportation Committee called for the investigation, which discovered that allegations about a lack of proper safety procedures were continually extinguished by… read more

High pressure air hoses used for scuba diving are being recalled by the Finland-based Suunto Oy because of a possible malfunction that could lead a user to drown if they’re underwater at the time.  The recall affects 1,300 hoses that have a batch code of 1812 and are used in conjunction with dive computers and… read more

There is never a situation where drinking and driving would be appropriate.  When you’ve had just a couple drinks, your judgment and your ability to react are compromised severely, and when every second counts, such as it does while at the wheel of an automobile, this can be extremely hazardous. When you insist on driving… read more

Yesterday, we talked about some of the potential shortcomings in communication that could lead to a service outage were a large-scale earthquake to strike.  But what about buildings?  Although many have been designed with earthquake safety in mind, that isn’t the case for all structures. This troubling line of thinking is explored at greater depth… read more