Dramatic road safety changes on horizon
Automated vehicles (AVs) are poised to make the most dramatic changes in travel safety in history, but before widespread adoption there will be plenty of…
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Could AVs report impaired drivers?
Automated vehicles could detect and report impaired drivers using technology available right now, but such a thing is not imminent. AVs could use…
Got bugs? Read this before you spray
* Clear the area of kids, pets, and anyone else who isn’t essential to the task. * Wear appropriate clothing, including long sleeves, long pants,…
Lightning safety rules
There’s nothing like a spring thunderstorm, when the fireworks from the sky cause quite a display — and danger, too. If you are outdoors when you hear…
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What to do when your car breaks down Standing on the highway by a disabled car can be a fatal mistake. In one case, two Indiana women were surveying the…
CCR versus CPR: Context matters
Cardiocerebral resuscitation (CCR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are both emergency procedures aimed at saving lives during cardiac arrest, but…
Know the basics of boating
National Safe Boating Week: May 17-23, 2025 Know the basics of boating Before you go for a boat ride with a friend, you should know some of the basics of…
Revisit forklift safety procedures
Workers at construction sites, retail stores, and warehouses use forklifts to lift and move large, heavy containers and to carry materials too bulky to…
It’s a traffic fact: More pedestrians are being hit by cars
* They are listening to music. Hearing is as important as seeing. Listening to music makes it impossible to hear an oncoming vehicle. Researchers at the…
Being aware of impending severe weather is a skill you’ll want to develop
Learning to recognize when severe weather is on its way could save your day…or your life. Awareness will help you plan what you’ll do so you can be…