SafetyBlog

Earlier this month, the U.S.federal government announced measures to require automobile-to-automobile safety technology in all new cars and trucks. While certain make and model vehicles on the market already have this technology, this announcement is a major development in automobile safety, as ALL new cars and trucks must feature it. So, how will this affect the automobile industry?The new technology is designed to reduce the amount of automobile-related injuries and accidents by sensing other …

With the official start of spring less than a month away, more and more people are going outside to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. And there's no better to way to kick off the spring season than with a good old fashioned grill out. It allows you to soak in the sun while cooking some of your favorite food. Before you go lighting your gas grill, however, there are a few things you should know.Are Gas Grills Safe To Use?According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 30 pe …

With severe winter storms rolling throughout the country, hospitals are reporting a spike in the number of injuries caused by falling ice. A piece of ice falling from the roof of a one-story home might leave you with a slight headache, but that same piece of ice falling from 1,500 feet up in the air can create serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.Injuries caused by falling ice typically don't occur at the 'peak' of a winter storm. Instead, they happen several days later as the ice begi …

One of the most common causes of overexertion injuries is improper lifting. Whether you're lifting a large box, crate, couch, table or any other object, you must use caution to avoid injury. Lifting an object the wrong way could result in a muscle strain or tear, forcing you to rest until it's fully recovered. If you frequently lift items on a regular basis, keep reading to learn the proper technique to avoid injury.Note: even "light" objects can result in injury when lifted improperly. Don't as …

Last week, we talked about some of the concerns of Olympic snowboarders regarding the safety of the halfpipe course at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. With the temperature rising above and beyond what organizers had expected, the halfpipe was melting and refreezing, creating a dangerously hard surface.But this is just one of the many controversies surrounding the Olympic games. Journalists are now using social media to place some of the Olympic horrors in the limelight, including the …