Halloween has once again arrived! Many children will be taking part in the festivities and parents will be busy watching after them. Why Should You Buy Flame Resistant Costumes? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has some safety tips for all trick-or-treaters this evening: Treats: Tell children not to eat any of the candy…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all trucking companies to maintain detailed records of every commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that they own and operate. These companies must maintain the following records for more than 30 days: Identifying information: Company number Make and model of the vehicle Serial number Year of the vehicle Tire…
In late September, a man stole a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue pickup truck and caused a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 275. Sadly, according to The Tampa Tribune, the man was attempting to commit suicide by stealing the truck and driving against traffic on the interstate. Fortunately, Tampa officers and Hillborough County Sheriff’s deputies were able…
Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or death for people in smaller vehicles. The size of these big trucks can make them very dangerous if the driver is not careful. That is why strict regulations govern the trucking industry. How Many People Have Died in Large Truck Accidents? According to Businessweek, more than 30,000…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a child under the age of 13 is involved in a car accident every 34 seconds. Sadly, more than a third of the children who were killed in a wreck were not in car seats or wearing a seat belt. How Is the NHTSA Trying to…
According to data provided by the National Safety Council (NSC), injuries on permanent amusement park rides have decreased from 2,486 estimated injuries in 2001 to 1,415 estimated injuries in 2011. A big reason the number of injuries decreased was that the number of amusement parks operating between those periods went from 459 facilities in the…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “a passenger vehicle is a motor vehicle weighing less than 10,000 pounds; the category includes passenger cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, vans, SUVs, and other light trucks).” Over 90 percent of registered vehicles are passenger vehicles in the United States. Here are some additional statistics…
According to ABC News, “for the second time the 2012 Ford Focus tops an auto safety watch list amid complaints and reports of injury surrounding the vehicle’s steering.” What Is the Vehicle Watch List? The Safety Institute (TSI) is a non-profit auto safety group that compiles a quarterly report on the top 15 vehicle trends…
According to workzonesafety.org, in 2013, seven workers were killed in Florida while working on a road construction site. Nationally, there were 105 deaths. What Is the Most Common Cause of Road Construction Fatalities? A story out of West Palm Beach shows the most common cause of road construction fatalities in the United States. WPTV says,…
Although numerous studies have shown the dangers of distracted driving, many drivers continue to do so. As a result, 3,300 people die each year in distracted-related crashes in the United States. The most popular form of distracted driving is texting, but as Studio @ Gawker shows us, there are many other activities where you have…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a preliminary report on worker fatalities in 2013. The report gives insight into the industries that resulted in the deaths of 4,405 workers in the United States last year. How Many Worker Fatalities Occurred in the Private Sector? Of the 4,405 worker fatalities in 2013, 3,929 deaths…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Jacksonville construction company for exposing its employees to numerous fall hazards. Justin Construction Co. LLC was inspected in February 2014. During the investigation, OSHA inspectors observed workers without mandatory fall protection at three separate work sites. JCC was cited for inadequate fall protection, even for employees…
