Better crash dummies could improve safety
Since the 1970s, crash dummies have been the main tool for researchers interested in testing vehicle safety features, but the dummies were built mainly as…
Category: Safety
It’s not for rest, it’s for restraint
Headrest: It’s a poorly named part of a car because it isn’t there so you can rest your head. It’s there to restrain it. If you have ever seen a car made…
Wear proper gear for cold weather work
When temperatures drop, the clothes you wear for work and play make all the difference. Generally, here are guidelines for winter work clothes: * Keep…
Marijuana impairs driving ability
With states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, many people think that the drug is safe for driving. Nothing can be further from the…
The life-saving message of 3-D month: Impaired driving remains deadly
By Presidential proclamation since 1981, each December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3-D) Prevention Month, dedicated to preventing motor vehicle…
Speaking of safety: Be a smart holiday host
If you are hosting a holiday party, consider taking these precautions. * Make sure your walkways and steps are clear and well-lit. Shovel the snow, melt…
‘Tis the season: Defeating porch pirates
Porch pirates are waiting to steal Christmas. In New York City alone, 90,000 packages disappeared from doorsteps in 2019. Nationwide, 1.7 million packages…
After a catastrophe: How to stay safe
If you make it out of the path of a hurricane or any catastrophic event, going home may be a relief, but it is also dangerous. You’ll be thinking of home,…
Cagri Kilic, postdoctoral research fellow in the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Reso
Robotics may soon become safety aids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and university researchers have common cause in robotics:…
Prevent woodland fires
Smokey the Bear says: A great, crackling campfire is just what you need for camping in the woods in October. But it is also a serious responsibility….