2014

With the Winter Olympics in full swing, there are some people from around California who may be inspired to take to one of the state’s many ski resorts for a long weekend or even a week away from home.  But you must realize that there are certain hazards that must be understood, and safety in… read more

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration came out with a news update stressing the importance of flu shots even this late in the season. Reinforcing that idea is news from the California Department of Health that at least 202 people have died throughout the state this flu season.  Los Angeles has had the highest number… read more

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

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

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

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

There have been a lot of stories that have come out recently to acknowledge the 20 year anniversary of the Northridge earthquake.  It’s hard to believe that two decades have passed since that watershed event in California history, but here we are. In some ways, safety has grown by leaps and bounds in the intervening… read more

Now that the holidays are over, many people have no excuse for continuing to put off those home remodeling plans that may have been on their radar for months.  If such a do-it-yourself project is in the near future for you, you must make sure that you’re taking the proper precautions so that you and… read more

A new report from National Public Radio takes a look at the state of hot air balloon safety.  Between 2000 and 2011, there have been 169 incidents in which such a conveyance crashed to the ground, leading to various injuries and five fatalities.  One doctor interviewed for the story noted that injuries are usually fractures… read more

If you’re in an excessively cold environment, or are even just passing through in an automobile, you have to know the steps to take to protect yourself from danger.  To that end, consider the safety tips available from a new report. There are certain things related to your automobile that you simply might not think… read more

Followers of this blog can see that dietary supplements get recalled on a fairly regular basis.  This is despite the fact that supplements aren’t required to go through the same rigorous approval process that medications must be put through before arriving on the market.  Typically, a dietary supplement will be privy to a recall alert… read more

Didn’t get what you want for Christmas?  If so, then maybe your quest to find the perfect gift for yourself will take you to the classifieds sections of the newspaper or a website like Craigslist that offers a similar type of service.  There are precautions that need to be taken in order to reduce the… read more