71 vehicles earn 2015 honors from iihs
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the number of vehicles earning either of two awards from the insurance institute for highway safety has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year giving consumers more choices for optimum protection in crashes the number of winners in the top tier top safety pick has increased by 11 for 2015 despite a tougher standard for front crash prevention while the bar has been raised for top safety pick the criteria for top safety pick are unchanged from 2014: a good or acceptable rating in the challenging small overlap front test and a good rating in each of the institute039s four other crashworthiness evaluations moderate overlap front side roof strength and head restraints the 2015 top safety pick designation is awarded to vehicles that meet those criteria and also have an available front crash prevention system that earns an advanced or superior rating

volvo self-driving cars
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volvo cars presents a unique complete system solution that makes it possible to integrate self-driving cars into real traffic with ordinary people in the drivers seat we are entering uncharted territory in the field of autonomous driving says dr peter mertens senior vice president research and development of volvo car group taking the exciting step to a public pilot with the ambition to enable ordinary people to sit behind the wheel in normal traffic on public roads has never been done before to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7443851-volvo-first-self-driving-car-system

2015 kidsmartz safety dance contest winners
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after years of analyzing attempted abductions the national center for missing amp exploited children has identified the tricks used by abductors and the most successful escape strategies for children ncmec and honeywell nyse:hon are working together to deliver this insight nationwide through kidsmartz the premier abduction prevention program that equips teachers and parents with tools to help protect children a key component of the program is the kidsmartz safety dance video contest from january through march elementary schools were asked to submit videos of their students dancing to the new kidsmartz safety dance a reimagining of a popular 1980s song with new lyrics designed to give kids the knowledge and confidence to avoid abductionto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7521451-ncmec-honeywell-safety-dance

drivepromise by edmunds
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what will it take for drivers to stop texting behind the wheel car-buying platform edmundscom believes that a gentle reminder from a loved one could do the trickdevelopers of the award-winning edmunds app recently broke from their usual work to produce drivepromise by edmunds a free app that allows apple watch and iphone owners to make and keep a promise to focus on the road while driving when the device detects that it is in a moving vehicle it pops up an uploaded photo of a loved one along with a reminder to drive safely the app keeps count of all of the users safe drives to share with friends and family to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7514851-drivepromise-edmunds-app

handle fresh produce amp juice safely
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summer has arrived and now is the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm stand supermarket or even your own garden the us food and drug administration reminds you that safe handling of produce and fresh-squeezed juice is especially important during the summer months because foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather and fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed rawto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7231952-fda-produce-safety

turn around dont drown
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as part of national preparedness month fema will be sending journalists information each week in september to help spread the word about how people and communities can better prepare for specific disasters before they strikeas we mentioned in the fema news release dated september 1 2015 each week will focus on a different type of disaster the inaugural week highlights floods and the steps people and communities should take to better weather the storm when it strikes and recover more quickly once it has passedto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7607931-fema-national-prepareathon

dont wait start your plan today at readygov
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today fema and the ad council launched a new series of public service announcements psas to encourage families to develop an emergency communication plan before a disaster occurs an extension of the national ready campaign the new psas launch in conjunction with the 12th annual national preparedness month serving as a reminder to take action to prepare for the types of hazards that could impact where you live work and vacation to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7608151-fema-ad-council-emergency-preparedness

subaru amp cps crash testing results revealed
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subaru of america inc today announced the completion of a pet travel seat pilot study as part of its continued partnership with center for pet safety cps a registered 501c3 non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization subaru and cps have tested pet products most commonly used by pet parents when traveling phase one tested pet harnesses phase two tested pet crates and carriers and now phase three has tested pet travel seatsa pet travel seat is typically used in a vehicle to hold or elevate the pet but does not offer full containment the pet travel seat pilot study found that while a pet travel seat may offer distraction prevention it will likely not offer crash protection in the event of an accident which could lead to injury of the pet and the human vehicle passengers the quality of commonly available pet travel seats did not provide effective protection in a crash scenariobased on the scientific test evidence collected over the past four years in part through its partnership with subaru cps can now identify the safest travel options for most pets for small dogs and cats center for pet safety recommends one of the 2015 top performing carriers for medium and large dogs either the 2015 top performing crate - gunner kennels g1 intermediate with 8039 tie down straps or a center for pet safety certified harness to view top performing products and cps certified products visit wwwcenterforpetsafetyorgto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7074158-subaru-cps-pet-travel-seat-study

stop amp wait at rr crossings
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union pacific railroad this week launched a new campaign exclusively on social media urging drivers and pedestrians to think about their personal safety first and wait at grade crossings new videos depict different scenarios in which a jogger young couple and father and son are stopped waiting for a train to pass when the arms lift each proceeds safely toward a spectacular futureour message is straightforward your life is worth the wait said scott moore union pacific senior vice president corporate relations union pacific trains operate in more than 7300 communities too often our employees see drivers or pedestrians sneak around the gates even after applying the emergency brakes it can take a mile for a train to stop the risk is never worth itto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7508251-union-pacific-your-life-is-worth-the-wait

study highlights rising pedestrian deaths points toward solutions
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pedestrian deaths have jumped 46 percent since reaching their lowest point in 2009 as pedestrian crashes have become both deadlier and more frequent the increase has been mostly in urban or suburban areas at nonintersections on arterials busy roads designed mainly to funnel vehicle traffic toward freeways and in the dark a new study by the insurance institute for highway safety shows crashes were increasingly likely to involve suvs and high-horsepower vehiclesa total of 5987 pedestrians were killed in crashes in 2016 accounting for 16 percent of all crash fatalities the number of pedestrians killed each year has declined 20 percent since 1975 but the 2016 toll was the highest since 1990for the new study iihs researchers looked at pedestrian crash trends during 200916 to pinpoint the circumstances under which the largest increases occurred using federal fatality data and crash numbers the researchers looked at roadway environmental personal and vehicle factors to see how they ch

banfield pet disaster plan psa wsean lowe
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last year thousands of families were left devastated by the destruction of hurricanes harvey maria and irma and many suffered the added heartbreak of being separated from their pets timed with the start of hurricane season the banfield foundation a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving pets and the people who love them has partnered with tv personality and hurricane harvey responder sean lowe on a public service announcement psa to help pet owners prepare for the unexpectedlast year i experienced firsthand the devastation and despair hurricane harvey caused for many of my fellow texans while on the ground i saw people clinging to their pets during rescues and heard stories of far too many helpless pets stranded or displaced amidst the chaos lowe said i cant imagine my life without my dog ellie so im honored to partner with the banfield foundation to educate pet owners on the simple yet potentially life-saving steps they can take for their four-legged family memb

top 10 best road systems in the world under the dark sky
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watch the top 10 best road construction from around the world the quality in construction and planning makes these countries to be proud of the best and unmatched public transport facilities they provide for the citizens wide roads cycling path and safety for pedestrians drivers and passengers are given uncompromising priority some routes are best for its scenic beauty strict rules are followed by the drivers or they will be punished and these driving practices are monitored by the transport safety authorities 24x7 these highways are equipped with state of the art technologies to attend any casualties and other distress calls within minutes for most of them driving in these lanes is a dream and for others its a routine watch the top 10 list of countries with best road transport infrastructurethis list of countries includes: portugal austria france netherlands singapore hong kong united arab emirates oman switzerland japanvisit our facebook pagewwwfacebookcomunderthedarksky

non-sparking screwdrivers amp wrenches - specialized safety tools online
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http:wwwquickwedgecom - worker safety is becoming more of a focus than ever before many employees in the construction field have to deal with treacherous conditions that can be very dangerous one of the best ways to help protect people in some situations is by using spark-resistant tools non-sparking tools are specially designed to avoid potential fires or explosions in addition they are built with the quality to go the distance on any job when considering safety tools look no further than quick wedge they use high quality non sparking bronze-aluminum tools that are also drop forged for the ultimate reliability in the the most rugged of conditions they do all of this while also making them cost effective thats right its now possible to buy spark-resistant tools without breaking the bank the quick wedge anti-spark hand tools are fully osha compliant they are also approved for zone 1 zone 2 zone 21 and zone 23 use which covers safety standards for explosive catalysts such as

how bananas affect diabetes and blood sugar levels bananas and diabetes: safety nutrition amp tips
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most minivans struggle with small overlap front crash test
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a group of four minivans recently tested by the insurance institute for highway safety for protection in small overlap front crashes shows some of the worst possible outcomes for this type of crash with only one vehicle performing acceptablythe nissan quest the chrysler town amp country and its twin the dodge grand caravan all earn poor ratings the exception to the disappointing pattern is the 2015 toyota sienna which earns an acceptable rating it joins the honda odyssey which last year earned a good rating in the test in the ranks of top safety pick winners