"We must use the technology at our command to prevent even more crashes from happening," said Mark V. Rosenker, NTSB chair.
The Governors Highway Safety Association cites an explosion in motorcycle sales, training shortfalls, and lower helmet use. A new journal article links higher head injuries and fatalities in Pennsylvania to helmet law repeal.
The rule, published in February, also had set a July 1 deadline to have testing officers ready. Administrator Joseph Boardman, shown here, and the agency are giving railroads more time to prepare.
The business resumption messaging details when and where an incident is occurring, how long the delay may be, and what other border crossings are open nearby.
"We're committed to a more welcoming environment for the roughly one million foreign travelers arriving at our ports each day," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
A June 5 approach to Chicago's Midway Airport revealed left and right engine control can be lost if the throttle position signal exceeds its maximum range.
Extended driving at night impairs an individual's driving performance, and should, therefore, be limited.
NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker says the board is concerned and has issued recommendations to FAA because it has "seen too many accidents and incidents where human fatigue is a cause or contributing factor."
Golf carts are becoming a popular means of transportation away from golf courses, and new research from University of Alabama at Birmingham's (UAB's) Center for Injury Sciences says injuries associated with their use may be underappreciated, suggesting the need for the implementation of safety measures.
On only the second official day of the annual event, the society has announced it has broken records for both turnout and exhibition space sold.
States, communities, and organizations across the country are encouraged to make use of these promotional materials, such as the poster shown here, to help in their efforts to prevent drunk driving during the Fourth of July weekend.
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has called on employers to support National Men's Health Week, June 9-15, in a bid to improve the health of male workers across the UK.
The library houses resources from around the world related to preventing road traffic injuries and deaths at work. The resources are stored in the "Road Safety at Work" online library, www.roadsafetyatwork.org.
The risk of a serious crash during hot weather can be heightened by tires that are worn out, under-inflated or too old, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated.
"It would be much easier for a terrorist to track and target a train moving at 30 mph than to track one moving at 50 or 60 mph," NACD noted.
The hearing will consider the biomechanics of what occurs during a rollover, the relationship between vehicle roof strength and occupant injury risk, and the history and efficacy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's roof strength standard in improving vehicle safety.
Making and keeping the workplace safe and healthy will be the focus of the 5th annual "Safety Day, June 12, in Pewaukee, Wis.
"Spill response is a top priority, and this specialized training enhances the multi-mission preparedness of today's Coast Guard personnel, as well as our federal, state, and local partners," said Lt. Commander Mario Mercado, Chief of Sector Miami's Port Operations Division.