SafetyBlog

The 2014 year is less than a week away, and this means people everywhere are planning their New Year's Eve parties and events. New Year's Eve is a fun and exciting time when you get say "goodbye" to the previous 365 days and "hello" to the next year. Whether you plan on bringing in the new year with just a couple of your close friends and family members, or if you're going into town to watch the ball drop, there are some precautions you should take to stay safe.New Year's Eve Safe DrivingAccordi …

Two American astronauts, Rick Mastracchio and Michael Hopkins, finished up one of the two spacewalking missions designed to fix a key cooling pump attached to the International Space Station (ISS). While there were some hiccups along the way, both astronauts successfully performed the mission and made it safely back to the ISS. However, news of an Italian astronaut's brush with death earlier this year has forced NASA to postpone the second leg of the ISS spacewalking mission.Last Saturday, …

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to revise the current food safety rules set in place for the nation's farmers. The purpose of these rules is to reduce the spread of food-borne illness, which affects nearly 1 in 3 individuals each year. But news of the revised food safety rules isn't being received positively by the farming community.While most cases of food-borne illness result in a full recovery with no lasting effects, the Centers For Disease Con …

Used in everything from diet sodas and fruit punch to chewing gum and baked goods, aspartame is one of the world's most widely used sugar substitutes. According to some estimates, it's nearly 200 times sweeter than actual sugar, but unlike sugar, aspartame it contains practically no calories. This had led many companies to use in the production of their food and beverages. Up until recently, however, it was largely believed that consumption of aspartame increased an individual's risk of cancer. …

Each year, thousands of homeowners take the plunge into a DIY home renovation or remodeling projects. Installing new floor, tearing down walls, constructing new walls, adding trim, and painting are just a few examples of renovation projects. In addition to the functional benefits offered by these projects, they may also add real monetary value to a home. Before you go jumping head-first into a home renovation or remodeling project, however, there are some safety tips you should know.Beware of Le …