Human health and food safety compromised despite laws As Americans we want to trust the federal agencies that are designed to protect us, such as the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is charged with developing and enforcing food safety laws across the country. But what happens when these organizations are the ones breaking the very laws they established? Feeling violated In a May 2013 audit from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the…
Study into Auto Accidents Could be Clue to Best Decisions for Illinois. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has yet to approve the bill to raise the Illinois speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. But some motorists may already be concerned that an Illinois speed limit increase could be the harbinger of more auto accidents and fatalities. It’s a Numbers Thing Whenever new legislation is proposed, it’s typical for people to…
Map Shows State-by-State Licensing Information The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education features an interactive map that shows state licensing and regulation information for child care. Is Your Day Care Provider Accredited? Find Out Accredited providers have met child care standards higher than most state licensing requirements. Look up providers through the National Association for the Education of Young Children or the National Association for Family Child Care,…
By the numbers 38 States Report – Just 38 states require licensed child care providers to report fatalities to state officials. Child care centers in 12 states and home-based providers in 11 states are not required to report fatalities. There is also no federal reporting requirement. Source: Why Aren’t We Outraged? Children Dying in Child Care Across America, Child Care Aware of America 4:1 Staffing Ratio – National standards recommend that there be one care…
Finding affordable and safe day care has become a major challenge for working parents. Recent studies show that child care now exceeds the annual median rent in almost half of all states, straining already tight budgets to the breaking point. But money means nothing if little Johnny or Judy doesn’t come home safely at day’s end. Serious inconsistencies in licensing, enforcement and training have created dangerous situations where thousands of kids are injured each year…
As personal injury and wrongful death attorneys, Clifford Law Offices is all too familiar with accidents in the home and on the job. The one thing many of them have in common: they could have been prevented. This notion of accident prevention is exactly what the National Safety Council (NSC) seeks to promote each June during its National Safety Month. Along with educating organizations and influencing behaviors that typically cause preventable injuries and deaths, the…
In 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) passed a final rule requiring pilots to get a minimum of 10 hours of rest prior to duty, an imposition that is designed to improve airline passenger safety. The rule was created after federal investigators determined that pilot fatigue was the cause of a Colgan Air crash in upstate New York. Now we’re finding it may not be just pilots that need a watchful eye. According to a…
Campaign Wants Accountability for Generic Drug Makers Take Justice Back is fighting to hold generic drug companies accountable when they cause serious injury or death. Listen to Karen Bartlett’s tragic story and learn about ways you can help make a difference. Stay Informed About Unsafe Drugs Stay informed with drug alerts and recalls, search for approved drugs, and access educational resources on drugs and generics – including online alerts and podcasts – from the U.S….
Traditionally, cruise lines charge their highest prices during the summer season, but with the Costa Concordia sinking last year and the Carnival Triumph debacle this winter we were left wondering will industry sales be heavily impacted as we head into the warmer months? The survey says yes. In a Harris Interactive Poll, more than half (53%) of those surveyed answered “somewhat agree” or “strongly agree” with the statement “I am less likely to take a…