2013

No matter what your plans are for Labor Day, it’s imperative that you make safety a cornerstone of all activities.  Whether you’re traveling around the country to visit any number of tourist spots or simply staying in and having guests over for a pool party or a barbecue, there are always going to be certain… read more

With the long Labor Day weekend here, many people might be renting cars during their trips.  It’s also possible that many drivers are wondering about what kind of insurance coverage they’ll be afforded when they do rent a car.  Getting these matters sorted out prior to your trip is essential, and thankfully, the Insurance Information… read more

Today is a big day for those hoping to see a bill that would bolster limousine safety make it through the Legislature.  The proposed bill comes on the heels of a recent fire along the San Mateo bridge that claimed the lives of five people.  That incident brought a spotlight to the industry as a… read more

If your Labor Day travel plans involve heading to a natural body of water large enough to accommodate boats, then there are certain safety precautions that need to be taken into account in order to ensure safety over the long weekend.  With that in mind, you might consider the safety tips on hand in a… read more

With California dealing with wildfires that have already claimed upwards of 200,000 acres of land, Cal Fire wants to make sure that the Labor Day weekend doesn’t pose additional threats to the land and the citizens that reside on it.  To that end, the Merced, Mariposa, and Madera branch of the agency is calling upon… read more

Stryker has announced the recall of the OASYS Midline Occiput plate spinal implant due to concerns about the possibility of patient adversity.  The pin that keeps the plate body and the tulip head of the devices connected is apparently in danger of suffering a fracture.  When this occurs, it can do damage to the patient’s… read more

Last month, Interstate 80 benefitted from increased patrols all across the country during an operation known as the I-80 Challenge.  On the heels of that event, a new operation known as the I-10 Challenge will be carried out over the long weekend.  The Florida State Highway Patrol put together the nationwide event.  In California, members… read more

With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, many families will be using the time to take family road trips, and indeed, some people may have already gotten on their way.  But with the roads filled with heavy amounts of traffic, it’s imperative that drivers understand the proper precautions to take in order to avoid… read more

The Food and Drug Administration recently held a science fair of sorts in order to allow their scientists and researchers on staff to communicate with one another the myriad ways they’re approaching various safety problems.  The event sought to outline the ways that the organization comes to decisions about regulations. The event is known as… read more

California cyclists are no doubt applauding the recent passage of a bill that seeks to bolster safety at moments when automobiles come up alongside bikes.  However, the matter is not fully settled yet, as it still has to receive the signature of the governor before becoming law, something that has proven to be a roadblock… read more

If you’re going to be traveling at all over Labor Day, one of the most important things you can do to ensure safety is verify the wellbeing of the area where the rubber meets the road:  your tires.  When your tires are capable of safe transport, you greatly boost your chances of making it to… read more

The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based American Importing Company has announced the recall of Amport Milk Chocolate Raisins due to concerns about a potential label mixup.  There is a chance that packages from lot 078X344 contain Milk Chocolate Peanuts, and as a result, persons allergic to nuts would not necessarily be warned of their presence as an ingredient. … read more