Safety
The Days That Follow: For 9/11 Victims, the Dust Never Settles
A man steadies a falling flag during the 11th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. (Photo by The New York Times, Chang W. Lee) 9/14/2012 — This year, the 9/11 anniversary entered its teens to little fanfare. NBC cut its annual moment of silence, the Today Show interviewed a Kardashian rather than show live […]
OSHA cracks down on federal agencies that violate workplace standards
File this regulation sign under “Another reason to follow OSHA safety regulations” (via MySafetySign.com). September 11, 2011 — Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center Southwest for failing to mitigate employees’ exposure to toxic chemicals at the Coronado, California, facility. The move serves as a reminder that […]
Safety Tips for National Preparedness Month
Essential reminders, from MySafetySign.com. September 7, 2012 — September is National Preparedness Month, and SmartSign has got you covered. In all disasters, survival happens at the collision of luck and preparation. Now is the time to take stock of all emergency plans, and to make changes where needed. By incorporating safety signs and procedures into ordinary tasks, […]
Rash of Recent Shootings Reopens Debate on Gun Laws
Perry Hall High in Maryland was rocked by a shotgun shooting on the first day of school (via The Baltimore Sun). September 4, 2012 — Following shootings in Colorado, Wisconsin, and at one high school in Maryland, legislators are forced to reexamine existing gun laws. At Maryland’s Perry Hill High, a shooting left a special […]
Tropical Storm Isaac Forces Evacuations of Coastal Towns, Need for Safety
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration image of Tropical Storm Isaac (via LATimes.com) August 28, 2012 – As Tropical Storm Isaac moves in, coastal cities are bracing for impact. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has declared a state of emergency as the storm could grow to a Category 1 Hurricane by the time it is expected to […]
Friday Five: On Radiation, Infinite Driver’s Ed, Dog Poop, and the Occasional Gun
Friday, August 24, 2012 — The TV show “Glee” has teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make a public service announcement about the dangers of texting while driving. The partnership is expected to boost the NHTSA’s texting while driving awareness program “Stop Texts, Stop the Wrecks.” Drivers are 23 times […]
Your Friday Five: Breaking Signs, Lawnmower DUI’s, and Salon Formaldehyde
A sign breaks over the road during a windstorm. (Click for video, via OttawaCitizen). Friday, August 17, 2012 — Jay Mangat was traveling along a highway in Calgary, Canada, in a severe windstorm when he noticed a highway sign bobbing violently. As Mangat’s friend drove near the sign, he filmed the violent shocks to the support […]