2013

A majority of attorneys general from across the country are calling upon the Food and Drug Administration to not waste time when it comes to regulating electronic cigarettes that currently exist outside the purview of their regulatory scope.  The FDA was set to issue a ruling in regards to these products by the end of… read more

Yesterday, we related some important information about how homeowners can protect their residences from harm in the form of burglary.  But it’s not just living spaces that need attention.  It’s also important that business owners do what they can to protect their space from harm. The Police Department of San Mateo, California, concerned about a… read more

We’ve discussed some of the many designations given to September and the weeks it’s composed of in terms of safety (Rail Safety Month, Watch Out For Wildlife Week, Child Passenger Safety Week, etc.).  But there’s one designation that hasn’t gone as heralded, and that’s Realtor Safety Month from the National Association of Realtors.  That organization,… read more

With football season about to start, an important question should be asked:  are stadiums safe for the fans who watch the games?  Concussion safety has drawn a lot of attention in the media, but a recent incident in which an Atlanta man fell over a railing at an Atlanta Braves game has drawn attention to… read more

Goodwill Industries has been forced to shut down two of its warehouses in Northern California over concerns that bedbugs may have infested at least part of the facilities.  Goodwill may end up having to throw out numerous goods that were donated to them. The problem was uncovered Monday, when dogs trained to sniff out bed… read more

A roller coaster accident in Texas last week captured the eye of the nation, with some officials even stating the need for laws that could be put in place at the national level to govern amusement attractions.  Many people worry about the safety of attractions in their own states, especially those 17 that don’t have… read more

One situation that many residents of California might be confronted with in the coming weeks is a door-to-door salesperson dropping by to offer work unsolicited.  Unfortunately, there’s a chance that this person’s services might be fraudulent or come at a cost that consumers weren’t expecting.  The Better Business Bureau has offered some advice to citizens… read more

The California State Fair is going on right now and will likely draw citizens from across the state who want to take part in festivities.  But visitors also have to realize there are certain safety precautions that have to be taken whenever dropping by such a venue.  A new report out of Nebraska stresses some… read more

With the summer here, many residents of California have taken to leaving their garages open as they do some cleaning work or simply head in and out of the house for outdoor activities.  But in Bakersfield, and likely other cities across the state, this trend also leads to an increase in the number of thefts…. read more

We often take to this blog to warn consumers about trending circumstances which can lead to injuries.  Whether it be a defective product, an inattentive driver, or some other type of hazardous situation, the potential for injury in our modern day society could be endlessly explored.  But there’s one type of injury that goes largely… read more

Not too long ago, we explained the precautions that should be taken when you attempt to make a purchase on Craigslist.  This site and others like it don’t have the same safeguards against harm that other websites do, as you’re basically dealing with private citizens that you’ll more likely than not have to meet in… read more

There are fewer and fewer transactions taking place with cold hard cash.  Nowadays, people use their credit cards or simply make many of their purchases online. But there are still holdouts to the electronic transaction era, and at such times, you’ll likely have to go to an ATM at some point. But as a recent… read more