When you hear the words “vital signs,” what comes to mind? Many of us have been in the hospital or know someone who has. Nurses make their rounds frequently, checking measurements such as body temperature and blood pressure. One of the reasons this is done is because vital signs are key in helping medical staff […]
Don’t Let GM Stories on Self-Driving Cars Overshadow Its Big Story: Deadly Switches
Self-driving cars are a pretty popular topic, and a divisive one. On one hand, they could allow disabled people to get to where they need to go without public transportation or a private driver. On the other hand, some experts believe that self-driving cars could be dangerous to have on the road with no human […]
Defective Bistro Chairs From Pier 1 Imports
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just issued a press release about defective bistro-style chairs from the popular home décor retailer Pier 1 Imports. According to the CPSC, Pier 1 Imports is recalling Neely and Dahlia Bistro Chairs due to a defect that can cause these chairs to fall apart, posing a fall risk for […]
California, One of Five States Accounting for 25 Percent of ATV Deaths
California is one of five states that accounts for 25 percent of all reported ATV-related deaths in America. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that there are about 650 deaths and 100,000 injuries associated with All Terrain Vehicles each year, nationwide. Data shows that five states account for a quarter of all ATV-related crash […]
Before Long, Trucking Companies Will Have to Check National Drug Clearinghouse
It is imperative that commercial truck and bus drivers not drive impaired. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a federal rule establishing a nationwide clearinghouse for drug and alcohol testing violations. Federal law requires commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who perform safety-sensitive functions to undergo certain drug and alcohol testing. […]
