Safety

Tweet With Halloween upon us, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released a three-step safety checklist to help people of all ages prevent injury this holiday. Families in Rhode Island and around the nation are getting ready for a night of frights and fun, but every year there are many reports of serious injuries involving Halloween costumes, decorations, and lig [...]

The American Trucking Association (ATA) is encouraging the federal government to focus on safe driver behavior as a top priority in its 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. The ATA is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. It made these safety recommendations as part of its progressive safety agenda adopted in 2008. In comments filed January 5, 2010, ATA tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm [...]

The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), in association with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), announced that it would hold its 2011 Sleep Apnea Multi-Modal Transportation Conference in Baltimore on November 8 and 9. This conference marked the second in a series of health and safety conferences focusing on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) within major modes of transportation, including groun [...]

Drivers across the nation are seeing increased enforcement and patrol efforts during these last weeks of summer, in part due to a movement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) named “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The initiative, in effect August 19 through September 5, culminates with DUI enforcement of the crowded Labor Day weekend, a notorious time for impaired driving infractions [...]

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, several New Yorkers have already begun celebrating with fireworks and other devices. While having a patriotic spirit is not out of the question, far too many citizens disregard or overlook safety when using these potentially treacherous objects. A new study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that fireworks-related incidents were responsibl [...]

In the first two parts of this series on Motorcycle Safety we covered helmets and proper eye and face protection. Now, in the third and final installment, let’s talk about knowing your bike with instructions courtesy of the New York DMV. Make sure your bike fits you; get guidance from a professional bike shop. For starters, your feet should be able to touch the ground while sitting down. Your bike should withou [...]

Motorcycle safety starts with the helmet — but that’s not where it should stop. Using guidelines provided by the New York DMV to help riders take the safe road, this second installment in our motorcycle safety series will address proper eye and face protection. Glasses or sunglasses are far from sufficient, as they offer no real protection and they won’t stop your eyes from watering; they may even get blown [...]

Vehicle safety is an issue that many motorists take for granted. We trust that auto manufacturers have rigorously tested their products, ensuring the safety of consumers as a consequence. However, as the most recent safety recall issued by Toyota illustrates, faulty design is not always caught by auto manufacturers before its products are introduced and sold to the public. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin [...]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is creating tougher procedures for preventing violators from “reincarnating” to erase their history of not complying with FMCSA safety regulations for commercial trucks and buses. According to the FMCSA, “reincarnation” is a common practice among small trucking companies. The cycle begins when a company receives one or more citations from FMCSA for f [...]

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for enforcing the trucking laws and regulations that govern safety among the U.S.’s commercial truck drivers and bus drivers. In order to keep track of safety information, the FMCSA uses a Safety Measurement System (SMS). The SMS tracks several safety-related variables to ensure that drivers and trucking companies are addressing safety is [...]