Senate Committee Looks Into Bay Bridge Safety
The Bay Bridge continues to be in the spotlight on the heels of a report that called into question procedures enacted by Caltrans during construction of the bridge, with some worrying that the structure could suffer from safety deficiencies. The Senate Transportation and Housing Committee recently held a hearing on the matter, and two engineers… read more
An Examination Of Hot Air Balloon Safety
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
Make Parades As Safe As Possible
The Rose Parade was held last week in Pasadena, and thousands of citizens from around California and the rest of the country descended on the area to take part in festivities and to take in a football game. There are numerous opportunities for various types of parades throughout the state at other times of the… read more
Don’t Let Your Car Or Your Pipes Freeze
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
Minimize Slip And Fall Risks In Icy Environments
We may not live in Minnesota, where the tips on hand from a new report hail from, but there may still be certain parts of California where the buildup of ice is a possibility. Therefore, persons on foot always have to be cognizant of the threat posed by a slip and fall, and the aforementioned… read more
NTSB Recommendations Focus On Improving Rail Transit Safety
This past October, the safety policies of Bay Area Rapid Transit came into question after two workers were struck by a train that was traveling down the tracks. The scrutiny was applied to something called simple approval, a process that requires employees on the tracks to take safety into their own hands, looking down the… read more
Investigation Highlights The Explosion Danger Posed By Gas Canisters
Many persons will tote around a gasoline canister without thinking anything about the potential perils of these items. The red container has become a fairly standard sight in homes and business across the country, but NBC News recently came out with an investigation that found serious accidents associated with these products may be rare but… read more
Avoiding The Emergency Room Through The End of 2013
You can expect a lot of articles in the media over the coming weeks focused on how to stay safe in the lead-up to the holidays, and with good reason. There are a number of hazards at this time of the year that get overlooked, and those hazards can end up sending you to the… read more
Approach Downed Power Lines In A Safe Manner
When inclement weather hits, a number of hazards can be created that make a standard commute feel like more of an obstacle course than it already is. At such times, one of the biggest threats you could face is navigating a road that has been littered with the debris from downed power lines. A new… read more
Boost Personal Safety On Black Friday
Even as some people tuck in for a night at home eating turkey and watching football tomorrow, there will be some who are already looking past Thanksgiving festivities to the shopping opportunity that comes Thursday evening. Stores are opening their doors earlier than ever for Black Friday, a moniker that no longer even really applies…. read more
Be Ready To React To An Emergency In Your Home
Next week and all throughout December, hosts will be inviting guests into their homes to take part in holiday festivities. Although the hope is that things will always go smoothly, there’s always the chance that some type of emergency situation will present itself, and unfortunately, there are many who are ill-prepared for such an incident…. read more
OSHA Provides Guide On Safe Crowd Control For Black Friday
When it comes to Black Friday, a lot of articles focus on the ways that shoppers can stay safe from injuries, theft, and financial fraud. However, there’s another party that has a critical role to play in safety, and that’s the management team at the stores actually having the sales. Understanding the Black Friday environment… read more