Safety
Sami’s Law Will Force Uber and Lyft to Protect Their Passengers
Ridesharing companies have grown significantly over recent years. These companies, like Uber and Lyft, help Americans take billions of trips every year. With the technology today, one would imagine that there should be no issues for users to take rides using these platforms. However, dangerous people have taken advantage of the system. Many people have…
Read MoreSeniors and Smart Home Technology: Does It Work?
When you think of smart home technology, you do not often consider that your senior loved one or their caregiver would benefit from these products. The Washington Post, however, reports there are approximately 48 million Americans in caregiver roles and nearly half are using technology in new ways. As the Post discusses, implementing technology into…
Read MoreDangerous Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
When you purchase a baby product you assume it is safe for your child. The last thing you would expect is for your baby to choke from using their pacifier. Mushie & Co announced in January, however, that it would be recalling its FRIGG pacifiers for this very reason. This announcement comes after over 200…
Read MoreSafety Tech in Vehicles Should Be Standard
Honda’s Research Institute has taken the initiative in improving safety tech in their vehicles for the future. The organization recently started a pilot program that will search for faded or missing highway lane markers. This system will use Honda vehicles to evaluate the road conditions that they frequently travel on. The company plans to collect…
Read MoreThe FMCSA Has Proposed New Rules to Make Trucking Safer
Many people are preparing themselves to reach new goals in the new year – including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The organization plans to recommend several new rules that revolve around the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs), automatic emergency braking systems (AEBs), and roadside truck inspections. These new rules are all designed…
Read MorePortable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Multiple Deaths
Out of all of the products that you would expect to be recalled for dangerous reasons, the worst type of product that would come to mind would be any type of healthcare equipment. Yet, bed assist handles and bed rails were the recent subject of a recall in late December of last year. Drive DeVilbiss…
Read MoreZoom 360 Ultralight Strollers Have Been Recalled
We all understand how fragile babies are. The tiniest physical injuries can cause severe harm to babies. What if, as a parent, you are at the mall with your baby and out of nowhere the front wheel on your stroller breaks off with your baby in the stroller? That is the situation that countless parents…
Read MoreFDA Issues Order Against E-Cigarette Makers
E-cigarette companies strategize different marketing tactics that will help their nicotine-filled products appeal to the youth. One marketing tactic that is commonly executed is the use of appealing flavors associated with their products. Some e-cigarette companies name their flavored vapes after delicious treats, such as Apple Crumb and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, to make them more…
Read MoreExcessive Summer Heat Is Risky. Make Sure You’re Prepared
Summer is supposed to be hot – but what has been happening for the last few years, however, is excessive. The week before the 2021 July 4th weekend was one of the hottest on record, with heat indexes reaching 105 degrees. This excessive summer heat could continue throughout the season, which poses serious health risks…
Read MoreBiggest Children’s Product Recalls in 2020
Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit organization dedicated to product safety, recently released their annual “Tracking Trends” report to the public. This report analyzes every children’s product recall from the past year by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For the year 2020, KID notes the highest recalls came from infant inclined sleepers, furniture tip-over…
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