Safety issues related to vehicle fires have been a long-time problem. Not only do large-scale fires involving commercial vehicles cause personal ... [Read more]
Check Your Brake Lines for Corrosion Warning Signs
For most people, their vehicle's braking system is something they take for granted. When they push the brake pedal, they expect the vehicle to slow ... [Read more]
When Can a Cyclist Legally Pass Cars on the Right?
State traffic statutes often present a conundrum for cyclists who are confronted with backed up traffic in a single lane when there is a suitable ... [Read more]
HOW TO PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM BECOMING A HEAT STROKE VICTIM
Heat stroke is a serious risk for children left unattended in cars. The Kids and Cars organization reports that on average 38 children will die from ... [Read more]
WORKPLACE LADDER FALLS: THE DANGER OF OVERREACHING
On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, I attended the American Society of Safety Engineers Annual Conference to present “Overreaching on Ladders: Motivated to ... [Read more]
SAFETY HIERARCHY AND ITS ROLE IN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Machinery and equipment pose many safety hazards in the workplace and to the consumer at home. However, the application of safety hazard analysis and ... [Read more]
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE: ONLY AS GOOD AS THE DATA ENTERED
When a car crash occurs and you are using any type of accident reconstructionist simulation software, you need to make certain that the data you’re ... [Read more]
