#accident-prevention

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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Building firm fined 40k after teen dies in fall

A construction firm was fined after a teenager died from a fall due to inadequate safety measures at a building site.
Gadgets
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

50 Weird but Genius Home Upgrades That Make Your Home Way Safer

Small, unexpected, and affordable home gadgets can prevent hazards, stop break‑ins, reduce slips, and fix problems early, delivering significant peace of mind.
fromTasting Table
7 months ago

14 Kitchen Safety Rules Every Home Chef Should Follow - Tasting Table

According to a study by the U.K.'s National Accident Helpline, approximately 60% of all reported accidents happen in the kitchen - making it the most hazardous room in the house. Slippery floors, open flames, sharp knives, and toxic fumes present real visible dangers but the kitchen is also host to many unseen threats. Research by the National Sanitation Foundation also found that the kitchen is the dirtiest place in the house, with kitchen cloths and sinks rife with bacteria, which can cause serious illness.
Public health
#traffic-safety
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
Public health

Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
Public health

Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly - Streetsblog California

#boating-safety
US politics
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

DeSantis signs boater safety law named for Miami-Dade teen who died in 2022 crash

Lucy's Law enhances penalties for reckless boat operation leading to serious injuries, named after a victim of a tragic boating accident.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

Toronto police urging people to be 'proactive' with children's safety around balconies, apartment windows | CBC News

Parents and guardians need to ensure their homes are safe to prevent child falls from windows or balconies.
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