Safety
India’s Deadly Railway System: The Search for Safer Railroad Regulations
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 — According to the High Level Safety Review Committee, 20 million people in India use the railway on a daily basis. Spanning 40,000 miles, the railroad acts a valuable connector of people, ideas, and commodities. As the nation develops, politicians often use their power over the railroad to seek political favor. […]
Friday Five: The Week’s Top Safety and Sign News Updates
Friday, February 17, 2012 — School Zone Sign Fury: 1 Sign with 6 Times Too Much for Detroit Area Drivers: In a Detroit suburb, a ridiculously complicated new speed limit sign designates six different times throughout a school day for drivers to slow their roll. Detroit motorists think the sign is unnecessary and even dangerous, […]
Friday Five: The Week’s Top Safety and Sign News Updates
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 – You might want to think twice next time you want to let your dog poop on that nasty neighbor’s lawn. Sh*t literally hit the fan In Port Richey, Florida, as a disagreement between two women over dog poop ended in late-night fisticuffs. Looks like someone needs to invest in some […]
Flashing crosswalks continue their reign of terror: Now with 8 miles-per-hour signs
Monday, January 9, 2012 – Due to the increase of pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Boulder, Colorado, the city’s crosswalks will soon feature new 8 mph signs. Hypothetically speaking, Mary lives in Boulder, Colorado. As a 45-year-old schoolteacher, she bikes to her local high school every morning by crossing the intersection of Broadway and Baseline […]
The Value of Fire Department Connection Signs
When it comes to protecting cities from fires, officials need organized fire safety programs. A Fire Department Hose Connection, or FDC, is a safety system provided to assist in fire fighting operations. Fire departments are trusted to save lives, and facilities must enforce all required standards to protect everyone in the vicinity.
OSHA Issues 23 Violations, $758K Fines for Pet Food Co
Imagine dealing with a factory or workplace explosion caused by combustible dust, of all things. Unfortunately, this situation does happen, jeopardizing the safety of others and inducing significant damage costs. OSHA has increased initiatives to penalize violators who do not do their best to follow the organization’s standards when it comes to air protection and […]