Tag: Safety
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Iraq Wedding Fire’s Death Toll Rises, as Investigators Point to Safety Violations
[ad_1] The sounds of mourning have coursed through the small Christian town of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq since late Tuesday, when a fire destroyed a wedding hall in the middle of a reception, touching not only this village, but Iraq’s entire Christian community. As of Friday night, at least 119 people were dead and an…
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California governor vetoes bill banning robotrucks without safety drivers
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO: California Governor Gavin Newsom late on Friday vetoed a bill to prevent heavy-duty driverless trucks from operating in the state, in a relief for companies developing autonomous technology to haul goods across the US The labor-backed Assembly Bill 316, which requires a trained human driver to be present in autonomous vehicles weighing…
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MotoGP: After visa delays and; safety concerns, BIC ready for premier two-wheeler race | Motor-sport News
[ad_1] Even before the bikes hit the track at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), organisers have had to overcome stiff challenges ahead of India’s inaugural MotoGP race, scheduled to be held here from September 22-24. These hiccups include concerns in the paddock regarding safety on a track originally meant for Formula One racing, as well…
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These child safety seats pose an injury risk: Health Canada
[ad_1] Health Canada has issued a recall notice about Rojada child safety seats, warning that the products potentially pose an injury risk to children. According to the advisory issued on Wednesday, these child restraints, when used in a motor vehicle, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. …
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Enhancing Worker Safety Through Advanced Video Surveillance
[ad_1] Construction sites are bustling hives of activity, a blend of manpower and machinery aimed at building tomorrow’s skyscrapers, homes, or infrastructure. Ensuring the safety of workers within this dynamic environment is an ever-present challenge for construction companies. While helmets, safety harnesses, and caution signs have been the traditional layers of safety, we’re entering a…
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Flight attendant reveals these surprising measures to ensure hotel room safety
[ad_1] A well-traveled flight attendant revealed what she does every time she checks into a new hotel room to make sure it’s safe and no one is lurking in the dark. The crew member named Lea shared the tips she’s gained from staying at countless hotels for work in a TikTok video shared by CNNUnderscored.…
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Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users
[ad_1] Australia’s government said on Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said popular dating companies such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge…
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Hanoi fire that killed 56 draws attention to lax safety standards in Vietnam — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] The fire that tore through the nine-story Hanoi apartment building this week and killed 56 people has shed light on Vietnam’s lax fire safety standards. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has ordered an investigation, along with tougher regulations for smaller apartment buildings, according to a government statement. One tenant whose family has been…
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National Highways paid influencer dad £15K for road safety video… despite him appearing to ‘illegally film it while holding a SELFIE STICK at the wheel’
[ad_1] Britain’s highways agency has been left red-faced after paying £15,000 to an influencer who filmed a road safety advert in which he potentially broke the law, MailOnline can reveal. National Highways gave influencer Simon Hooper, who posts as @father_of-daughters, the five-figure sum to film a sponsored post for their T.R.I.P. summer holiday road safety…
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Irish citizens in Morocco urged to ‘follow safety instructions’ following powerful earthquake
[ad_1] LATEST | Moroccan earthquake death toll rises to 632, government says Irish citizens in Morocco have been urged to “follow safety instructions” following a powerful earthquake which struck on Friday night killing at least 600 people. The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued guidance to Irish citizens after the earthquake struck around 11pm local time…
