2013

Just last week, we wrote about how numerous automobiles are being rolled out with safety features that would have seemed like science fiction a couple decades ago.  More than just protecting occupants during a crash, many systems are now able to warn the driver when such a collision is imminent or even take over if… read more

Tomorrow is the start of October, and that means that children across the country will soon set their minds on all things Halloween.  One area where steps have to be taken to ensure safety is during trick or treating.  Although Halloween itself is still a month away, it’s important to start thinking about safety now,… read more

If you were to look at how things are going in terms of lawmakers passing a budget today, you would probably come away with a negative view of politics.  Still, there are some issues that are able to unite members of both parties, and one of those issues is apparently the regulation of compounding pharmacies…. read more

As summer gives way to fall, some of the threats posed by severe temperatures are eliminated, though in their stead will be certain risks inherent with autumn weather.  With that in mind, a new report has been put together to help persons keep their pets safe, and they’re important to keep in mind, as many… read more

TZ-34 aerial work platform trailers of the 2003 through 2012 model years are being recalled by Genie Industries.  3,889 trailers are potentially impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that the outrigger assemblies of the vehicles, when placed in the upright stowed position, may not be able to stay in that… read more

Nissan has announced the recall of Infiniti M45 and M35 automobiles of the 2006 through 2010 model years because of the possible deterioration of the accelerator pedal sensor signal.  98,307 vehicles could be affected by this issue, which would lead to an incorrect signal output.  This could trigger the initiation of the vehicle’s fail-safe mode,… read more

A whopping 614,722 Sienna automobiles of the 2004 through 2005 and 2007 through 2009 model years are being recalled by Toyota due to a safety issues associated with the shift lock solenoid.  There’s a chance that a defect could lead the vehicle to be taken out of the Park position without the driver pressing the… read more

For employees who are required to make service calls as a part of their regular workday, there are numerous safety considerations that have to be taken.  Every new residence or business you step into is an unfamiliar environment that may hold unknown hazards, and it’s important to protect oneself at such times. A new report… read more

A new report takes a look at the startling levels of pesticides that can be found among some produce in the Bay Area.  Although California has some of the most stringent rules in the country in regards to pesticides, these findings make it clear that there is still work to be done in order to… read more

Recently, we brought you word of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s introduction of a new test designed to determine how well a vehicle would fare in a front overlap crash (where the corner of an automobile is the leading contact point with another vehicle or object).  But that’s not the only change that the… read more

There is a lot of misinformation out there about the various driving laws in place throughout the state of California.  But just because somebody is unclear on a given law doesn’t mean they won’t be ticketed if an officer determines that what they’re doing is illegal.  Therefore, citizens would be wise to check out a… read more

Grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety have led to another motorcycle enforcement operation, this one in the city of Merced.  The event will take place tomorrow, and it will find the city’s police department increasing its patrolling efforts in those areas that are often frequented by motorcyclists.  Speeding is a particular concern for… read more