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29th September 2009
In accordance with 12 airlines, OSHA and National Safety Council (NSC), an ergonomics alliance was created approximately four years ago with an agreement for baggage handlers. Ed Foulke, administrator of OSHA, signed this renewal on June 14th as one of it... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
While there is currently no vaccine against H1N1 flu, you can take safety measures to help prevent the spread of germs both in the workplace and at home.
These simple guidelines can better protect the safety and health of your employees and their fami... Read >
Author: Margarette A Cather15th September 2009
Tony Anschutz is on a mission to save lives. On August 17 Tony will begin a solo, two-month, 16,000-mile motorcycle adventure to raise awareness about the dangers of cell phone use while driving - a behavior that causes 636,000 crashes and 2,600 deaths an... Read >
Author: Margarette A Cather01st August 2009
In 2005 alone, there were more than 24 million disabling injuries. That's 2,750 every hour, says the National Safety Council! While all of these incidents did not result in permanent injury or the need for long term disability insurance, they did require ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON24th July 2009
The Magnitude of the Problem
Accidental Deaths
I, and other advocates of bathroom safety, are astounded by the high incidence of bathing-related deaths. ABT Associates Inc.'s report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission indicated that as many as... Read >
Author: bentleybaths30th June 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 698 people were killed in bicycle collisions, which account for nearly 2 percent of the total road fatalities in 2007. The agency also said that about 43,000 bicycle-related in injuries happ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th June 2009
Bathing Injuries
On average, 370 persons of all ages sustain injuries from bathtub/shower daily in the United States. The dangerous aspect of bathing is evident from the injury data reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: 117,230 bathtub/sh... Read >
Author: bentleybaths19th May 2009
The Dangers of Flooring Surfaces
Every day, we spend at least an hour in the bathroom. That fact highlights the importance of spending some time to make your bathroom flooring not only functional but also safe. Many people do not realize that bathroom ... Read >
Author: WebM Convonix15th May 2009
In a recent study conducted Professor John D. Lee of the University of Iowa, 88 percent of drivers believe they drive safer and better than others on the road. This contradicts other results of the study, however, showing that aggressive and distracted dr... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance01st April 2009
Are you dreading the day when you have to add your teen to your car insurance policy? You have probably already heard nightmare stories from friends whose young driver car insurance resulted in a 50-100% increase in the family's overall premiums. Ouch!
... Read >
Author: Barbara Dearing31st March 2009
Agriculture is among the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Each year, millions of Americans put their health and lives at risk in order to provide food to the rest of the country and the world. In the course of their everyday duties, these ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry24th February 2009
Wrongful Death
Deaths due to accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council, there is an occurrence of a fatal injury every five minutes. In 2003, about 101,500 accidental deaths occurred in t... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th January 2009
There has been a lot of attention paid to carbon monoxide poisoning in the media and by local fire departments. Now when they advise you to check your smoke detectors every year they also mention your carbon monoxide detectors. When they inspect houses an... Read >
Author: Joe Gardener22nd January 2009
This has been an ongoing debate in the country for a long time now. Few states have even imposed various levels of cell phone usage while driving. Now the National Safety Council (NSC) upped the ante by running a campaign asking for a total ban on even ke... Read >
Author: liza25216th January 2009
Who better than a doctor should know that medical detox and rehab are the right solutions for addiction. But a Utah doctor who betrayed patient trust and traded pills for sex from addicted female patients has been sent to prison.
If you’ve ever doubt... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart11th January 2009
Vacations and holidays can be real fun, but it does not mean there’s no room for accidents. It is true that accidents are accidents and will always happen, but they don’t really have to — especially if it means these will only spoil your family’s... Read >
Author: joalesto05th January 2009
Granite has been quite popular and cost effective option for kitchen countertops. Off late, there has been an inherent confusion about the existing radiation levels in natural granite being used for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity , floor tiles etc. ... Read >
Author: Govindan05th January 2009
If your major interest is information related to New York defensive driving or any other such as DMV appointments, driving condition, DMV forms or defensive course, this article can prove useful.
Drivers usually enroll in defensive driving courses to b... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni05th January 2009
You see, we should be very thankful that we are born in this modern generation because of the existence of the Internet. With the Internet, every information (whether about national safety council defensive driving north Carolina or any other such as defe... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni05th January 2009
Finding specific information about Texas defensive driving courses might not be easy, but we have gathered very helpful and relevant information about the general subject matter, with the ultimate aim of helping you out. Even if your search is about anoth... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni28th November 2008
Personal injury is a branch of tort law that covers any wrong or damage done to the property, rights and reputation of a person. This can occur at work, in a road accident, or because of a defective product. Personal injury can also happen due to medical ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group20th November 2008
Dads are usually in charge of fixing up the Christmas tree, the lights, and Christmas ornaments. With such a responsibility, keeping safety in mind becomes imperative. Here are some safety tips for installing and decorating a Christmas tree, from the Nati... Read >
Author: Paul16th October 2008
Classroom style driving courses are quickly becoming a thing of the past. People just do not have time to go to school, especially not for refresher courses. This is where the computer becomes very handy. An online defensive driving course can be just the... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON06th October 2008
It is undeniable that a large part of fatalities that happen on roads all across the globe are due to reckless driving. That is why it is important for everyone to understand the importance of driving defensively. Today, there are many defensive driving c... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON02nd October 2008
What are supposed to be medicine -- the products from pharmaceutical companies -- are killing more people in America than cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and all other “street” drugs, combined. And prescription drug addiction now exceeds street d... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart23rd September 2008
In 2006 in the United States there were more than six million automobile accidents, the approximated costs of these automobile accidents were perceived to be more than 230 billion dollars. With the population of the United States growing rapidly more peop... Read >
Author: Paul Justice17th September 2008
Personal injury is a branch of tort law that covers any wrong or damage done to the property, rights and reputation of a person. This can occur at work, in a road accident, or because of a defective product. Personal injury can also happen due to medical ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th September 2008
Home is Where the Babies Are
The home should be the safest place for your children. But according to the National Safety Council, dire accidents in homes happen to all age groups and children are most likely to die from falls, ingesting poison, fire, ... Read >
Author: surveillanceguide03rd September 2008
According to the National Safety Council, drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in this country, especially for children under five. Although the greatest percentage of drownings occur in natural aquatic settings, (e.g., oceans, lakes, quarries,... Read >
Author: one800pools19th June 2008
Your child has just become a teenager and is already behind the wheel. This can be the most frightening part of a parent’s life. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, car crashes take more young lives than all other causes--... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman17th April 2008
Anyone who'd like to get a clear analysis of the radon gas levels in their home may ask for a special radon test kit from the National Safety Council; this governmental organization provides testing devices for very low prices, with the lab analysis and p... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu03rd March 2008
You know that if you don't change the oil in your car regularly, you can end up paying a Texas-sized repair bill to replace major engine parts. That's quite a bit more than the $20 or $30 that it costs to get your oil changed.
The same goes for your g... Read >
Author: Xeal21st February 2008
Children and Water Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know
According to the National Safety Council, “drowning claims the lives of over 4,000 people every year. Although all age groups are represented, children 0-4 have the highest death rate due t... Read >
Author: RubyA02nd September 2007
Did You Know?
The National Safety Council has found that Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors and 65% of that time in their homes. Poor air quality has become an increasingly serious problem affecting the lives of the entire population.
... Read >
Author: Ian Pratt29th March 2007
The recent accelerating changes in electronics technology, combined with lower initial costs of ownership and planned obsolescence, have caused a high rate of turnover for all types of electronic products. The replaced electronic products and systems tha... Read >
Author: JUsery16th June 2006
June is the National Safety Month. Now, as part of this whole campaign, DriveCam Inc. has most recently announced that it is supporting this event and would be doing this by highlighting the risky driving behaviors. These behaviors would be those that w... Read >
Author: Kenneth McKinley10th June 2006
Years ago, your clients never would've had a problem finding "takers" for old PCs. After your clients got four or five productive years out of PC systems, they may have given the PCs to employees or sold them to employees for pennies on the dollar. Altern... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course21st May 2006
The contributions of the American company on the landscape of the United States in its history and contemporary makeup have an absolutely wide varied place its difficult to comprehend at times. Without question, though, a contribution that certainly went... Read >
Author: George Murphy07th May 2006
It is fair to say that individuals spend a large quantity of time each day traveling in their automobile. Whether heading to work, running errands or going out to attend social events, people are driving around in their vehicles on a constant basis. For t... Read >
Author: Steven Anderson06th April 2006
These are changing and challenging times. Life is difficult and setbacks are common in the great game of business and in life. Every person has a choice about the attitude they bring to their day and the actions they make. Those who will prosper must deve... Read >
Author: Terry Paulson28th March 2006
Annually, more than 40,000 people lose their life in automobile accidents each year. Another two million suffer disabling injuries. These startling statistics are from the National Safety Council. The amount of casualties could be reduced if more peopl... Read >
Author: David Chandler
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