U.S. DOT Federal Automated Vehicles Policy
In September 2016, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Federal Automated Vehicles Policy. This is one of the first steps necessary for…
Artificially Intelligent Killer Robots Could Save Great Barrier Reef (Which is Still Alive, But Dying)
If you spent any time on social media in mid-October 2016, you may have witnessed the trending tragedy surrounding the death of the Great Barrier…
Happy Birthday, NYC Subway!
October 27, 2016 marks the 112th anniversary of the New York City Subway, which was established on the same date in 1904. On the birthday…
ASTM Standards Make Leisure Activities Safe
ASTM International has released a wonderful animated video titled “ASTM Takes Sports and Leisure Seriously (So You Don’t Have To)”. You can view it here:…
OSHA Releases the Top 10 Violations of 2016
OSHA has completed its list of the top 10 violations of 2016. This statistic is released every October, revealing the 10 most frequently cited safety…
Workers Comp State Laws and Job Safety Standards
When it comes to insurance, the devil is always in the details. And that’s especially true with Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ Comp (as it’s commonly…
Next-Generation Toilets in IWA 24:2016 Could End Global Sanitation Crisis
While it may seem surprising to the many people who take such a thing for granted, much of the world lacks access to toilets. In…
AAMI TIR14:2016 – Contract Sterilization Using Ethylene Oxide
Contract sterilization is rapidly growing within the medical device industry, as contracting the sterilization of manufactured health care products to an external organization simplifies the…
The Dangers of Halloween Costume Flammability
For thousands of years, October 31 has been dedicated to the dead, originating during a time when people would dress in costumes and light bonfires…