Year: 2019
The number of people (especially adolescents) usingĀ e-cigarettes and vaping productsĀ has soared across the United States in recent years. Likewise, so has the number of lung illnesses associated with these products. According to theĀ American Public Health Association, more than eight percent of lifetime e-cigarette users in 2014 started at the age…
Cheese from Mexico and beef from the United States could be responsible for salmonella infecting 255 people and killing two, according to a federal agency. A salmonella outbreak from June 2018 – March 2019 was resistant to two drugs commonly used to treat the infection, according toĀ UPI. That drew a…
We see them a lot on Interstate 10 and other major roadways throughout greater El Paso:Ā roadside construction zones. They usually operate at night or during the middle of the day, in order to avoid the morning and evening rush hour commutes. As construction crews set up, road closures are common,…
It’s a terrifying trend we’re seeing across the United States: active shooters. The motive that leads someone to commit such a horrific act remains a mystery. What we do know is that mass shooters are becoming a growing threat to public safety. OneĀ particular incidentĀ that made national headlines happened right here…
Earplugs are designed to protect users’ ears from loud noises and prevent tinnitus (ringing in ears) and loss of hearing. In many cases, earplugs are effective. Military personnel often use earplugs during training and on the battlefield. However, the design ofĀ 3M earplugsĀ has proven to be defective,Ā CBS News reports. As a…
To reduce injuries and deaths, a safety group has renewed calls for the federal government to impose a 65 mph speed limit on large trucks. Road Safe America, an Atlanta, Georgia-based nonprofit, urged people on Facebook to contact members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to push…
Truck crashes are killing more people — despite stricter inspections and more emphasis on safety. The Denver Post reportedĀ that the number of fatal crashes involving large trucks in the United States increased by 42 percent from 2009-2017, citing information from the National Traffic Safety Administration. Nearly 4,800 people were killed…
Pedestrians donāt typically fare well when it comes to collisions with motor vehicles. Unlike bicyclists and motorcycles, who may be more likely to wear protective gear, pedestrians are the most vulnerable and susceptible to being severely injured. While overall traffic fatalities have seen a slight dip over the last few…
Itās bad enough that speeding among passenger-vehicle drivers causes devastating traffic accidents in El Paso. With large commercial trucks, there is a major contrast in size and weight. Large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds with fully-loaded trailers. Trucks with twin-tandem trailers can weigh up to 34,000 pounds. According…
If youāre the average driver in greater El Paso, the termĀ Compliance, Safety and AccountabilityĀ (CSA) may not ring a bell in terms of road safety. The CSA is a tracking program orchestrated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and applies to large commercial vehicles and trucking companies. Under this…