For the past several years, Takata air bags have presented a risk to American drivers. So far, tens of millions of vehicles with these air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause the air bags to explode when they are deployed; these explosions have caused injuries and deaths. As […]
New Window Cord Safety Standard
Between 2012 and 2017, there were 50 infant and child fatalities reported to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that were related to window cord strangulation. To help prevent child injuries, a new voluntary standard (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018) took effect on December 15, 2018 for stock window coverings that are sold in stores or […]
Drunk Driving Deaths Increase in December
In the US, automobile accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 1-54, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of being in a car accident increases during the holiday season. There are several factors that contribute to this increase, including: impaired driving, distracted driving, tired drivers, increased traffic, […]
Delivery Safety for Home & Business
This time of year, you’re probably finding great deals online and stocking up on holiday gifts at home as well as at the office. You might feel cozy sipping a cup of hot tea next to your computer as you work, but the folks who deliver those packages are fighting the elements each time they […]
NHTSA Reports Decrease in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported that 2017 highway fatality numbers had decreased after two years of significant increases. Early estimates for the first half of 2018 appear to show the downward trend continuing into this calendar year. While this is great news, there is still a major risk of personal injury […]
