Vivvo CMS 4.0 http://www.safetyissues.com/site/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/files.php?file=banner_450_255680058.jpg http://www.safetyissues.com/site/ http://www.safetyissues.com/site/seniors/helping_your_parents_stay_out_of_the_nursing_home.html Senior Citizens Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:42:00 -0700 Your parents say they couldn't bear to lose their independence. Their hearts are set on staying in their own home for the rest of their days. And you understand. It's what you'd like for them too. But they're not as young as they used to be. Not as strong and on top of things. And you can't help wondering if their plan is really wise, or even feasible. So you worry. The question of what's best for mom and/or dad is one that bedevils many children with aging parents, says Dr. David Reuben, chief of the geriatrics division in UCLA's Department of Medicine. "One of the things older people want most is to stay in their own homes. But there's always a tension between autonomy and safety. Children may want to err on the side of safety, but parents may want to err on the side of autonomy." http://www.safetyissues.com/site/sports/sports_pitches_closed_after_inspection_reveals_safety_issues.html Sports Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:41:00 -0700 TWO synthetic sports pitches in the Isle of Man have been closed due to problems with their floodlights. Engineers have found potential safety problems with the lights at the pitches in Peel and Castletown following a routine five year inspection. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/lead_poisoning_and_children.html Children Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:45:00 -0700 It has become known as the silent epidemic. Lead poisoning affects three to four million young children - one in six under age the age if six. What is more is that many parents are unaware that his or her child has lead poisoning unless the child is tested for it or until it is too late. Large amounts of lead in a child's blood can cause brain damage, mental retardation, behavior problems, anemia, liver and kidney damage, hearing loss, hyperactivity, developmental delays, other physical and mental problems, and in extreme cases, death. Where does lead come from? http://www.safetyissues.com/site/transportation/new_transportation_bill_creates_safety_concerns_over_bigger_big_.html Travel Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:46:00 -0700 Washington (CNN) -- Could trucks almost as large as Boeing 737s be driving on a highway near you? If a new transportation bill proposed by House Republicans passes, the answer is yes, and the safety ramifications would be astronomical, say congressional opponents of the bill and the AAA Auto Club. The American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act introduced Tuesday by Republicans would authorize about $260 billion over five years to fund federal highway programs. The legislation also contains a controversial provision allowing bigger tractor-trailer trucks on highways by increasing the federal weight limit from 80,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds. In some cases, it would allow 126,000-pound trucks onto highways. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/transportation/keeping_yourself_safe_on_the_cruise.html Travel Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:42:00 -0700 With the unnecessary tragic loss of life in the Costa Concordia disaster near Italy, much attention is now being focused on safety issues for cruise ship passengers. Below are some useful points to keep in mind when deciding to take a cruise. Before Taking a Cruise: Book your cruise through a trusted travel counselor. Should there be an emergency, the travel counselor can be a trusted ally and provide valuable assistance. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/fire_safety/fire_safety_practice_your_escape_plan.html Fire Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:25:00 -0600 It is Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14). The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Practice Your Escape Plan!” Fire is a major concern in all regions of the United States. There are more deaths due to fire than all the natural disasters combined. More than 3,900 persons (including 850 children) are killed in fires every year, and 20,000 are injured. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/have_a_safe_visit_on_the_farm.html Children Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:26:00 -0700 Nearly 2 million kids work and live on farms in the United States, and as many as 22,000 are seriously injured and about 100 kids and teens die each year on farms. Although the majority of accidents happen to people who live on farms, a significant number of injuries or deaths have occurred to kids and teens who either work on or visit farms. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/workplace/illinois_department_of_labor_investigates_worker_safety_issues_a.html Workplace Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:52:00 -0700 The Illinois Department of Labor is investigating complaints about "worker safety issues" at the Cook County medical examiner's office. Labor spokeswoman Anjali Julka says the department got a call this month about issues at the morgue, but she wouldn't provide more details. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/school/school_bus_drivers_speak_out_about_safety.html School Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:22:00 -0700 School bus drivers with Durham School Services in Hayward and Livermore, Calif., joined today with Teamster, political, religious and other community leaders at a "Driver Speak Out" to demand better working conditions."Every day these hardworking drivers transport our children to school, providing a vital service for our communities. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. It's time that they are heard by this company," said Rome Aloise, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and International Vice President. Several school bus drivers from the Hayward and Livermore Durham locations spoke out about poor working conditions at the company. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/food_drinks/new_scholarship_to_bolster_food_safety_standards.html Food/Drinks Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:11:00 -0700 ... a research project and provide an analysis as well as undertake specialisations in the fields of Food Legislation, Food Chemistry and Components, Food Microbiology, Current Issues in Food Science and Trade, and Safety and Quality System Authority. ... SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles