Although not a new concept Mark Philips hopes to market the first powdered alcohol in the US by early fall. An active outdoorsman, Phillips claims he was “frustrated” by the hassle of carrying bottles of wine or liquor to enjoy after a day of biking…
Although much progress has been made to reduce medical errors in a hospital setting, less attention has been given to missed and wrong diagnosis in outpatient experiences. According to Hardeep Singh, author of a recent study published in BMJ Quality and Safety, at least 1…
The auto mechanics class at Seminole Ridge High School has been shut down while the School District investigates two accidents that seriously injured students working on vehicles. In September, Dustin was working on a split-rim tire when the tire exploded and the rim hit the…
“Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving.” ~ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and a time to focus on the choices one makes behind the wheel.…
Although it has been hard not to miss potholes over the last several months, the warmer temperatures and melting snow have revealed just how harsh the winter was on Michigan roadways. Additionally, the I-96 Reconstruction Project in underway to reconstruct the freeway, repairing 37 overpasses…
Everyone has most likely ridden an escalator at some point, but how often has safety crossed your mind while riding? Escalator accidents occur despite the fact that they are subject to state safety code regulations. Faulty parts, neglected inspections or improper maintenance may cause serious…
Playgrounds are a part of all of our childhood memories whether at school or the local public park, but, every year more than 200,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms from playground related injuries. Some injuries involve falls on hard surfaces, head entrapment, and strangulation…