Safety
Double Drowning Accompanied by Hope: CDC Study Shows Decrease in Overall National Drowning Rate
Keeping a watchful eye over swimming children can help prevent injury and drowning. (via MyPoolSigns.com) June 12, 2012 — The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that drowning rates have declined in the last decade, but swimmers should still take necessary precautions in and around the pool. As the weather warms up, many people will be […]
New Study Finds OSHA Inspections Reduce Injury Rates, May Be Flawed
A recent study found that OSHA inspections are effective at inducing lower workplace injury rates. June 11, 2012 — Since the core mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to “ensure a safe and healthy workplace for every working man and woman in the Nation,” it’s only logical to wonder if OSHA is actually […]
Friday Five — Signs of the Times
Friday, June 8, 2012 — Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a ban on texting while driving on June 1, but the regulations are still some of the most lenient in the country. Ohio is the 39th state to issue such a ban. In other states, all cell phone use while driving is considered a primary offense. […]
Campground Injuries Increase Need for Signs
One of a series of signs that helps maintain safety on the campground, letting campers know which areas venomous predators inhabit. (MySafetySign.com) 6/6/2012 — Over the past few years, more and more Americans have been choosing to pack up the tent or RV and spend some quality time with the great outdoors. Maintaining safety on the […]
NHTSA Debuts Terrifying “Click It or Ticket” Seatbelt Campaign
The new campaign to encourage the use of seatbelts while driving (Image via DOT) June 4, 2012 — Last week, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the DOT‘s new seat belt enforcement initiatives for 2012. The initiatives are part of a nationwide attempt by state law enforcement officials to crackdown on violators and remind citizens […]
Friday Five – Signs Stolen, Digitized, and Turtled
June 1, 2012 — Turtle crossing signs will soon be installed in Maine to keep drivers vigilant. (Via roadtrafficsigns.com) Maine installing turtle crossing road signs Motorists in Maine will soon have explicit orders to look out for some of the slower members of the animal kingdom. New turtle crossing road signs are set to be […]
Neighborhood Posts Fake Stop Sign to Save Kids
One neighborhood takes matters into its own hands May 30, 2012 — The lack of stop signs in one residential neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has left parents no alternative but to create their own—two homemade, wooden “slow down! ur killing kids” signs nailed to trees. Parents claim the sign was necessary to discourage speeding […]