Study: Teens Ignoring Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving Jun 12, 2008
A recent insurance industrystudy shows teens are not heeding laws banning the use of cell phones while driving. The study concludes thatparentsshouldtake a more active role in helping to curb this unsettling trend, as auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. (InjuryBoard.com)
CDC: Black, White Teens Less Risky, Hispanics More Risky Behavior Jun 7, 2008
A CDC survey finds that rates of risky behavior in teens, such as multiple sex partners, taking drugs, and suicide,havestabilized for white and black students, but not so for Hispanic students (InjuryBoard.com)
More of this story Jun 3, 2008
Accident prevention comes next. The meeting was called to work out a relationship between Texas Gas and local utility companies, said Stephen Gonzalez, manager of communications for Texas Gas. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Mining class may be revived Jun 2, 2008
The school hopes to build a Mining Safety and Accident Prevention Center in Wallace, she said ... The Wallace center would work onsite at active mines to provide a certificate in mine safety and accident prevention for up to 15 university credits. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Chantix Damage Control Begins May 30, 2008
With a barrage of bad news about Chantix, and an FDA review underway intothe hundreds of serious adverse events,drugmaker Pfizer plans a major ad campaign to bolster the drug's tarnished image (InjuryBoard.com)
SA's deadly Christmas tradition May 28, 2008
" Advertising The Arrive Alive campaign has been around for more than a decade, publishing accident statistics on roadside billboards and advertising on radio, TV and in the press. But its success is questionable. Fatal road accident statistics show a steady rise since 1997, after falling in the mid-1990s. One of Arrive Alive's radio ads, highlighting drunken driving, won a prize in this year's Loerie Awards - the South African advertising industry's annual honours. But advertising can only do... (BBC News)
Safety program to benefit the deaf May 14, 2008
According to background information provided by Jeffers, TPA membership lends support to the nation s most forceful safety and child accident prevention through its Make Safety First and Make It Last and Watch That Child programs. The Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf was established to provide assistance to needy hearing impaired children and adults to receive medical, mechanical, and/or specialized education without regard to sex, race or creed. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Education's 3-letter word Apr 13, 2008
Under the CHEA, safety and accident prevention and community, consumer and nutritional health are among the components taught to grades kindergarten through fifth grade for 75 minutes per week for 36 weeks. There is no explanation, however, of sexually transmitted diseases and contraception methods. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
NY Auto Show: New Crossover Called Safest Volvo Ever With Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Volvo Cars Safety Centre Mar 22, 2008
The City Safety System is a low speed accident prevention system that will help reduce or eliminate whiplash injuries and vehicle damages from impacts below 18 miles per hour,'' says Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Volvo Cars Safety Centre. If the car is about to strike the vehicle in front and the driver doesn't react, the car automatically applies the brakes. (Primezone Releases)
Family of former coach files suit Mar 19, 2008
The city also claimed that the district violated the Overhead Power Line Accident Prevention Act by not contacting the city prior to when Crespino moved the goal posts to within 10 feet of the power lines. The defendant the city contends that both Boultinghouse and Zwahlen assembled the goal posts on the practice field shortly before the accident and that the posts were taller than previous and that they placed them in a location close to the electrical lines. (SunOnline)
State Agency Fined $4,200 For Helicopter-Related Death Of Worker Feb 23, 2008
In addition, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife must add aircraft safety rules to its accident prevention program. The agency was penalized this week by the state Department of Labor and Industries for the death of 55-year-old Rocky Spencer on Sept. 8. (KIRO TV, WA)
Hot Dogs Contain Allergen Feb 12, 2008
Our mission is to seek the complete truth and provide a full and fair account of the events and issues that surround personal safety, accident prevention, and injury recovery. We are committed to serving the public with honesty and integrity in these efforts. (InjuryBoard.com)
Public asked to check on children Feb 5, 2008
The department proposes "information to parents about risks of harm faced by their children, including online risk" and "targeted communications to parents in high-risk households about accident prevention". There will be "a public communication campaign to improve the public's ability to identify and report concerns about children's safety - and raise awareness of the need for everyone to take responsibility for children's safety". (BBC News -- UK)
Denso to Test Vehicle Collision Prevention System in Hokkaido Feb 4, 2008
said Monday it will test an anticollision, vehicle-to-vehicle communications system on public roads in Abashiri in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido from April to March 2011 (JCN Network, Japan)
Jan. 21: Our readers write Jan 23, 2008
motorcycle rider wrote on Jan 21, 2008 6:28 PM:" What are one of the biggest causes of Motorcycle accidents? Unaware motorists that fail to watch out for us. Accident prevention is the BEST thing no helmet in the world can protect us from the coffee drinking, cell phone talking driver in the car that's too busy to watch the road. ". Avis wrote on Jan 21, 2008 5:08 PM:" Dale, count yourself lucky. Are you willing to go through the crash again under the same circumstances. My guess is, NO. Also,... (News Enterprise Online)
Quebec ruling may pave way for national anti-crime TV station Jan 22, 2008
Programming is also expected to cover fire and accident prevention and educational shows on child safety. Mr. G. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Bridging language barriers: CCHS senior creates safety plan for migrant workers Jan 11, 2008
GREG TRAVIS / Ledger Calloway County High School senior Kelsey Watson recently designed, produced and distributed farm accident prevention brochures in Spanish and English to inform both local producers and H2A program migrant workers of farm safety hazards ... In her report, Watson said she designed, produced and distributed farm accident prevention brochures in Spanish and English to inform both local producers and H2A program migrant workers of farm safety hazards ... As this busy season... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Runners reminded of safety Jan 4, 2008
Accident prevention is everyone's responsibility. With everyone's support, the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth can continue to provide Soldiers and civilians a safe community. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
B-N man pleads guilty in motorcyclist's death Jan 4, 2008
Accident prevention: wrote on Jan 3, 2008 4:25 PM:" As a rider, I believe we cannot put too many or too much lighting our our bikes. At least 3 light (like the big Harley's), and a headlight modulater. Maybe this dummie would have seen him. Sorrry for the loss of this fellow rider. ". HOG wrote on Jan 3, 2008 4:10 PM:" This kid needs to be made uncomfortable enough to never run a stop sign again in his life. Give him the maximum sentence allowed. A family was robbed with this man's death. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Carrefour says sorry over deaths Dec 30, 2007
They said the shop was responsible because of the way the emergency was mishandled, and because of a lack of accident prevention measures. Carrefour entered the Chinese market in 1995 and has since opened more than 100 supermarkets. (BBC News -- Europe)
Carrefour apologizes for fatal November stampede Dec 29, 2007
The investigation also showed that the store was responsible, both because of the mishandling of the emergency and a lack of accident prevention measures. The Carrefour outlet was fined 500,000 yuan (about 68,000 U.S. dollars). (Xinhuanet, China)
Marion County Board of Empowerment to Receive $537,477 For County Children 0-5 years Dec 15, 2007
"One of the interesting projects we have this year is tracking the number of children 0-5 who go to the Knoxville and Pella hospitals due to an accident. Thanks to the hospitals' cooperation, we'll be able to see if we need to do more or different accident prevention education," Schletzbaum says. She encourages people to come to a meeting, "They are held the fourth Wednesday each month at 9: a.m. This month, it will be on Dec. 19, due to the holidays. We meet at the Good Shepherd Lutheran... (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
City council works on changing hunting ordinance in city limits Dec 1, 2007
Received an Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association Loss Prevention Safety Award for an outstanding accident prevention record. Contracted to buy insurance from Cason, Huff, Schlueter, Inc., Insurance Agency of Quincy, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Child death rate 'could be cut' Nov 20, 2007
The lives of dozens of children in Scotland could be saved every year through better accident prevention measures, a report has suggested ... The report examined areas of safety including falls, water safety, poisoning, burns, choking dangers and road injuries, as well as accident prevention leadership and infrastructure ... It consists of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa), the Child Accident Prevention Trust and NHS Health Scotland, among others. (BBC News -- UK)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Moose Lodge sponsors drive for fire victims Oct 30, 2007
The refresher course will review rules of the road, accident prevention and compensating for the effects of aging on driving performance. Cost is 11. (North County Times)
Sheriff's Office wins national award Oct 20, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Based on the proposal discussed before the Decatur County Board of Education Thursday night, do you agree with the U.S. Justice Department that Lillian E. Williams Elementary School should be closed because of declining enrollment. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Local teens arrested for drinking and driving Oct 18, 2007
It is intended to promote discussions about driver safety and accident prevention among teens, parents, teachers and schools. On Oct. 16 around 12:40 a.m., a police officer stopped a van in the Godfather's parking lot in the 1200 block of Court Street. (Pekin Times, IL)
USA Truck Announces Third Quarter Results Oct 18, 2007
Our restructured safety department's emphasis on safety awareness, training and accident prevention is showing signs of progress. While our accident frequencies remain elevated year-over-year, we have experienced a sequential reduction in accident frequency each quarter this year. (Primezone Releases)
Sheriff's Office wins national safety award Oct 17, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Should more efforts be made to enable and build more nuclear powered-power plants. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Americans' Pessimistic View of Accident Prevention Poses Hurdle to Reducing Injuries, Survey Says Oct 15, 2007
Poll Shows Nearly 1 in 3 Believe Nothing Can Be Done 2 to 1 Rank Accidental Injury Over Crime as Greatest Risk to Well-Being CHICAGO, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one in every three Americans believes nothing can be done to prevent accidental injuries, posing a major obstacle to national efforts to reverse escalating injury trends in the United States, according to a national survey of American attitudes on safety issues released today by the National Safety Council at its annual safety and... (PR Newswire)
Host of new laws go into effect in Ct. on Monday Oct 1, 2007
Drivers must successfully complete a Department of Motor Vehicles-approved accident prevention course. The discount is at least 5 percent. (Concord Monitor)
A number of laws will be taking effect on Oct. 1 Sep 28, 2007
To qualify for the discount, seniors must complete an accident prevention course approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. In an effort to hinder the illegal use of handicapped parking spots, the fines for violating the handicapped parking statutes will be increased. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Siskiyou County farmer honored for safety records Sep 26, 2007
Since 1943, the California Farm Bureau and State Fund partnership has provided farmers affordable worker compensation insurance coverage and accident prevention training for agricultural employers and their employees. . (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Safe Kids Super Saturday promotes accident prevention Sep 4, 2007
Safety tips for all activities, from the sidewalk to the little league football field, will be illustrated at one of Orangeburg's most successful vehicles in promoting accident prevention and healthy living among children. Hundreds of children are expected to participate in the 12th Safe Kids Super Saturday event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rides face roller coaster of regulations depending on state Sep 4, 2007
Accident prevention is all about identifying the riskiest or more common scenarios that lead to injury, Fackler said. If everyone has to discover those alone, it s going to take a whole lot more dead and damaged people to get these problems fixed. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Missing webbing and Snowbird's fatal flight Sep 1, 2007
Air force spokesman Captain Jim Hutcheson said in an e-mail to The Globe and Mail that flight-safety investigations and reports are prepared solely for the purpose of accident prevention and are not used for legal, administrative or disciplinary actions. However, Prof. (Globe and Mail)
Congress vows to increase scrutiny of MSHA Aug 16, 2007
and chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, said lawmakers would investigate both the Utah and Indiana accidents and the adequacy of our accident prevention and response efforts for all of our mines. Year after year, there have been too many lives lost and too many unanswered questions we owe it to these workers and their families to find out exactly what happened, and how future disasters like these can be prevented, Kennedy said. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
CAE acquires Flightscape Aug 14, 2007
It offers a suite of aviation safety products and services related to flight operations quality assurance, flight data management, incident investigation and accident prevention. The company's customers include many leading airlines and a majority of international investigation authorities and OEMs. (Canada Newswire)
Sierra Vista man takes role with FAA Aug 11, 2007
The representative position started out in the 1960s under the title of accident prevention counselor ... They are typically former accident prevention counselors or aviation safety counselors, Turner said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Do full moons make you fumble? Study says no Aug 1, 2007
Seeberger, who advises the Austrian government on accident prevention, said he and fellow researcher Manfred Huber decided to take a closer look because the full moon theory kept surfacing again and again. . (MSNBC -- Environment)
Study: No Link in Mishaps, Full Moon Aug 1, 2007
Seeberger, who advises the Austrian government on accident prevention, said he and fellow researcher Manfred Huber decided to take a closer look because the full moon theory kept surfacing "again and again.". They also checked for a possible interplay between the rate of accidents and the position of the moon relative to Earth, theorizing that gravity might have some effect in tripping people up at work. (Time.com)
Brazil's aviation radar goes dark Jul 27, 2007
Gen. Jorge Kersul Filho, head of the air force's accident prevention division, told reporters in Sao Paulo the real flight recorder had been located early Saturday in the wreckage and would be sent to Washington later in the day for analysis. The radar outage was caused when a short circuit cut off electricity during routine maintenance Friday night in the jungle city of Manaus, Brazil's air force said in a statement. (CNN -- International)
Brazil's president promises investigation of crash Jul 22, 2007
Gen. Jorge Kersul Filho, head of the air force's accident prevention division, told reporters in Sao Paulo the real flight recorder had been located early Saturday in the wreckage and would be sent to Washington later in the day for analysis. The radar problem forced American Airlines to divert 13 Brazil-bound planes that had departed from New York, Miami and Dallas, said company spokeswoman Mary Frances Fagan. (USA Today)
Brazil suffers radar outage amid national aviation crisis Jul 22, 2007
"This is total chaos here. I have never seen anything like it and it makes me feel very unsafe,'' said Eli Rocha, 52, of Oklahoma City, who was trying board a flight to Dallas on Saturday at Sao Paulo's international airport. The flight was crowded with weary Americans arriving on other delayed or diverted flights. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had tried to calm the nation Friday night by announcing new air safety measures and promising a new airport in Sao Paulo, where an Airbus 320... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Radar Outage In Brazil Diverts Flight From DFW Jul 22, 2007
Gen. Jorge Kersul Filho, head of the air force's accident prevention division, told reporters in Sao Paulo the real flight recorder had been located early Saturday in the wreckage and would be sent to Washington later in the day for analysis. The radar problem forced American Airlines to divert 13 Brazil-bound planes from New York, Miami and Dallas, said company spokeswoman Mary Francis Fagan. (CBS 11, TX)
Airline says crashed Brazilian plane had braking fault Jul 20, 2007
The accident prevention official leading an investigation into the disaster, Jorge Kerul Filho, said his probe would look at "all hypotheses" relating to the crash. Relatives of the dead, legal groups and government officials have called for the temporary closure of Sao Paulo's Congonhas airport, which is notorious for a comparatively short runway that pilots say becomes slick when wet. (ABC Online)
Road safety Commission holds review meeting Jul 19, 2007
Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawire II, Omanhene of Sunyani Traditional Area, appealed to the government, Ghana Highways Authority and Department of Feeder Roads to take a critical look at the road network and also to cultivate the habit of maintenance to help in accident prevention. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
For the children Jul 13, 2007
"It is exceptionally warming to realize the community recognizes the need for accident prevention measures to be taken for the younger residents in the tri-county area," she said. "It is indeed startling and overwhelming when a church with so many pulls on its finances embraces this mission, and assists the coalition to do its job.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Funderal for boy run over by neighbor Jun 19, 2007
The accidents prompted legislators in Nassau Monday to pass Alec's Law, a measure that would establish a Web site promoting child safety and accident prevention and also distribute safety information to car dealers for vehicle owners. It is named after Alec Nelson, a 16-month-old Suffolk boy who in 2004 was killed in his own driveway when a relative backed over him. (Newsday -- New York City)
Driving school teaches teenagers road safety Jun 19, 2007
Imhoff's school stood out, she said, because he focused on accident prevention, car control and defensive-driving skills in addition to lessons on how to pass the state driver's test. Feldmiller's precautions are warranted, say national safety experts who are aware that car accidents are the leading cause of death for youths 15-20, according to the National Center for Heath Statistics. (AZCentral -- Business)
Proposed Nassau Community College budget includes tuition hike Jun 18, 2007
The other is proposed legislation that would establish a county Web site promoting child safety and accident prevention and would mandate that all new and used car dealers distribute such information when they sell or lease a vehicle. The law would be called Alec's Law, honoring the memory of 16-month-old Alec Nelson, run over accidentally in the driveway of his parents' Dix Hill home by his grandfather in 2004. (Newsday)
Ida Grove firm cited for safety practices Jun 17, 2007
IDA GROVE, Iowa -- Midwest Industries Inc. recently received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Accident Prevention from the Iowa/Illinois Safety Council. The award was presented at the 54th annual Professional Development Conference and Expo in Coralville, Iowa. (Sioux City Journal)
No barriersAustralia's worst rail crash in 30 years highlights safety fears Jun 6, 2007
"The railway system in Australia is stretched to breaking point," said accident prevention expert Eric Wigglesworth from Monash University. In 20 years time, for example, the problem won't exist. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Audubon Airport's FBO retires after 61 years May 25, 2007
He has been officially designated an Aircraft Accident Prevention Specialist by the National Transportation Safety Board. He is also a member of the Iowa Aviation Pioneers. (Audubon Advocate, IO)
Starting out safe will keep you safe: Protective gear, defensive riding can protect bicyclists from serious injury May 18, 2007
Helmets and safety gear can help protect bicyclists, but accident prevention through defensive riding could be the best protection, Harper said. Whether it s an adult or a child, they need to use their senses when they re riding: listening for traffic, looking for traffic, because sometimes people in cars aren t looking for you on a bike, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Safety first! May 1, 2007
The Audit Commission last year also issued a report saying accident prevention needs to be a far higher priority in schools ... According to the Child Accident Prevention Trust, accidents are a far greater threat to children than, say, child abductors or internet predators ... Imps: 01865 743476, The Child Accident Prevention Trust: 020 7608 3828. (Guardian Unlimited)
Toddler Jemimah's 10m window plunge Apr 29, 2007
An investigation by child accident prevention lobby Kidsafe found 80 per cent of patients had fallen more than two metres. Three out of five cases were boys and 80 per cent of the children were under five. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mich. police sergeant arrested in online sex sting Mar 21, 2007
State records show Hardoin was at one time a coordinator for the Monroe chapter of the Safe Kids initiative, a child accident prevention program responsible for events such as child safety seat inspections. He has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case, Cox's office said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Copter crash results released Mar 18, 2007
Even within the department, he said, they are only released for "accident prevention purposes.". The Black Hawk was part of a two-helicopter team providing support for the 101st Airborne Division and was flying between bases when communication was lost. (Anchorage Daily News)
Employment skills classes available Mar 9, 2007
They will learn responsibilities, supervision, accident prevention, first aid and game/toy selection to help them become the safest and most dependable babysitter on the block. The fee is 30 per person and includes a Babysitter Trainer Handbook, First Aid Kit, Messenger Bag, and certificate. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Formed in 1917, volunteers started knitting socks and surgical dressings Feb 12, 2007
After the war, the Red Cross focused on service to veterans and training local volunteers in accident prevention, home care for the sick and nutrition education. A 1928 letter from the Winona County chapter promoted the benefits of first aid training: It reduces the danger of an exhausting or fatal hemorrhage, of an infected or blood poisoned wound, a crooked leg, or a stiff joint. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Children's accidents 'a disgrace' Feb 8, 2007
"We realise the importance of accident prevention and we will look at the report's conclusions with great interest.". VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS. (BBC News -- UK)
EDITORIAL: Safety snapshots Feb 1, 2007
City Council President Dick Hill said his "on-the-street conversations" convince him people are most concerned about safety and accident prevention. The issue is serious enough to warrant the new system because Tupelo, during most of every day, has far more cars on its streets than most other cities of roughly 36,000. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Roundabouts proposed to keep traffic flowing safely in Fayette, Black Hawk counties Jan 23, 2007
Get Real wrote on January 22, 2007 1:43 PM:"Is "no way" really Herman Lentz?? Govenors indeed!! Would these proposed 'govenors' be adjustable then, so that when the car is not "with teenagers" the setting can be increased? The insurance rates are already "jacked" for teens. Duh... The roundabouts seem like a good idea, not only for accident prevention but also possibly to eliminate the outrageous proliferation of traffic lights. It is virtually impossible to drive more than 1/4 mile in Waterloo... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Breakthrough vaccine can prevent cervical cancer Jan 17, 2007
If you are a parent of preteens or young teenagers, the health issues that concern you probably include accident prevention, nutrition, and helping your child to avoid drugs, tobacco and alcohol use. You may consider cancer prevention important for you or your parents, but not for your children. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
