Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for nearly 1.4 million 2013-2014 model Escape and C-Max vehicles due to issues with both airbag deployment and door handles. According to the company, a computer glitch may […]
Read MoreWhat is National Safety Stand-Down Week?
National Safety Stand-Down Week is a joint effort between OSHA, the Center for Construction Research and Training, the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council, and other organizations to increase awareness of the […]
Read MoreUsed Cars and Recalls
Did you know that there are no laws requiring used car dealerships to inform customers of a recall? There aren’t even laws requiring potential customers be warned before purchasing a car the dealership knows has […]
Read MoreFoster Farms Salmonella Outbreak Continues
In October of 2013, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a health warning regarding a salmonella outbreak linked to three Foster Farms processing plants in California. Now, nearly half a year later, the center […]
Read MoreToyota Reaches Settlement over Defective Vehicles
Toyota has reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Justice Department over faulty accelerators on cars they refused to recall. The largest penalty ever imposed on an automobile company, the settlement is a direct result […]
Read MoreNew FDA Testosterone Warning
The FDA has issued a new warning to men using testosterone medications, stating that these medications can increase your risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke. The agency says that men over the age […]
Read MoreConstruction Jobs on List of Most Dangerous Jobs in America
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its list of the top ten most dangerous jobs in America and, no surprise to anyone, four of the top ten are in the building trades. […]
Read MoreNearly Four Million Graco Car Seats Recalled
Graco, one of the most popular manufacturers of children’s products, has issued a recall for almost four million car seats sold between 2009 and 2013. According to the company, these seats have a buckle defect […]
Read MoreSalmonella Outbreak Sickens over 400 People in 23 States
On October 7, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a Public Health Alert regarding illness caused by the antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Heidelberg. This outbreak has been linked to chicken products […]
Read MoreGoogle Glass Operation While Driving Case Closed
Cecelia Abadie, the California woman cited by the State Patrol for distracted driving while wearing Google Glass has been cleared of all charges. Officers initially pulled Abadie over for speeding, but issued an additional ticket […]
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