Inspectors Say FAA’s Coziness with Airlines Endangers Safety
Region: United States
by James Parks The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) relationship with the airline industry is endangering passenger safety, even to the point of punishing inspectors who discover viol... more
Views: 944Tune in: Telemundo Spotlights Construction Worker Safety
Region: United States
by Mike Hall On Tuesday night, Telemundo’s hit telenovela “Pecados Ajenos” will spotlight construction worker safety. CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) wor... more
Views: 1262Governor Corzine's Pedestrian Safety Initiative Not Enough
Region: New JerseyNew Jersey’s roads are among the most deadly for pedestrians and bicyclists in the country – a blemish that the New Jersey Department of Transportation would like us to believe is being erased. In early June, the ... more
Views: 1108Surviving Developing World Taxi Drivers
Region: PhilippinesTaxi Tae Kwon Do Business traveler taxi self defense in the developing world They are out to get you (or maybe just your money) Stepping out from the generic, air-conditioned airport, you are greeted by thick ch... more
Views: 1348RULES OF THE ROAD
Region: New YorkRules to think about as the new season begins, Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 60 mph! If you wait, all that happens is ... more
Views: 1741UAE: Death and Destruction in 200-Car Crash
Region: United Arab Emirates
by Amira Al Hussaini Driving standards in the Middle East have come under the scrutiny of bloggers after several people were killed and 350 injured in a 200-car pile up in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While one blogge... more
Views: 1582Qantas Investigation Highlights Airline Safety Concerns
Region: Australia
Posted by Rachel Balik to findingDulcinea As authorities begin investigation into a recent explosion on a Qantas jet, concerns about thorough safety inspections are raised. Officials will begin a comprehensive investigat... more
Views: 924Cyclist Alice Swanson, 22, Struck and Killed in DC
Region: District of Columbia
Alice Swanson, 22, was struck and killed by a garbage truck while cycling in the Dupont Circle area of Washington D.C. this morning. The company operating the garbage truck that struck and killed Alice Swanson is KMG Haul... more
Views: 3043Tips for Protecting Pets During the Hot Summer Months
Region: New York
As the dog days of summer quickly approach, pet owners need to be mindful that the hot temperatures and the outdoor environment can create a unique set of hazards when it comes to pet safety. “Summer is... more
Views: 643Cooking Can Be Hazardous to College Life: 72 Percent of Campus Fires Are Cooking Related
Region: United States
Some of the biggest parental fears about sending kids off to college concern safety. While safety is a top priority, I suspect that many parents rank fear of kitchen fires well below safety concerns about drugs, alco... more
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