SafetyBlog

If you keep up with the world news, you've probably heard about the Russian research vessel, the Akademik Shokalskiy, being trapped in the Antarctic ice. The vessel became stuck on Christmas Eve after heading into an usually thick patch of ice and was unable to make its way out. After several failed rescue attempts, a Chinese icebreaker was finally able to make its way to the stranded ship, rescuing all 52 crew members on board.In the wake of three previous failed attempts to rescue the str …

Injuries caused by improper use of a ladder an all-too-common occurrence. According to a recent study published by American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the number of ladder-related accidents doubled from 1990 to 2005. Some of these injuries are minor, consisting of small cuts and bruises, while others are more severe, such as broken bones and dislocations. Following a few 'golden rules' when using a ladder, however, can drastically reduce one's chance of injury.Rule #1) Maintain Three P …

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 …