All articles tagged with #safety equipment
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Syracuse.com
Short track racing has seen a rise in serious accidents and injuries, raising safety concerns among officials and fans. Notable incidents include Stewart Friesen's severe crash in Quebec, highlighting the need for improved safety measures. The article also details upcoming racing events across various tracks and tours.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BikeRadar
Essential items for gravel racing include ample hydration, a comprehensive spares and repairs kit, effective snacks, emergency equipment, suitable bags for carrying gear, and a reliable bike computer. Testing your setup before race day is crucial for a successful and enjoyable experience.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
The cost of auto insurance in the US has risen over 22% in the past year, with a 43.7% increase since January 2020, largely due to the high-tech gadgetry and safety equipment now common in cars, driving up repair costs even for minor accidents and contributing to high inflation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun seeking public input on the best technology to prevent drunk driving in new cars and trucks. The agency aims to determine the most effective and least invasive technology to eventually require in vehicles. The move comes after a tragic incident in 2019 where a drunken driver caused the deaths of a family. NHTSA plans to issue an "advanced notice" of the rulemaking, discussing available technology and asking for public opinions on how the government should proceed. The agency acknowledges the challenges of implementing such technology, including questions about public acceptance, potential false positives, and measuring impairment accurately. Two likely technologies being considered are the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) and Driver Monitoring of Inattention and Impairment Using Vehicle Equipment (DrIIVE).
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A 64-year-old Bahamian man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after being stranded for three days on Cay Sal, an uninhabited island in the Bahamas. The man's sailboat had become disabled during his voyage, and he set off flares for help. The Coast Guard located him, dropped supplies, and transferred him to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in good health. This incident highlights the importance of having proper safety equipment on board vessels.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GMA
The husband of a woman who was killed while parasailing in Florida is speaking out for the first time to warn other families to stay safe during summer vacation. Supraja Alaparthi, 33, was killed and two children were injured after the three went parasailing while vacationing in the Florida Keys. The boat’s captain, Daniel Couch, was charged with manslaughter and multiple boating violations last September. Alaparthi's family has since filed a lawsuit against Couch, Couch's colleague, the boat company and the marina. The suit alleges the company and marina did not check weather reports, which should have prevented them from sailing, and failed to provide enough safety equipment, including life jackets on board, and didn’t properly bring the parasail down after losing control.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The husband of a woman who died in a parasailing accident on the Florida Keys last year has spoken out about the tragedy. Srinivasrao Alaparthi's wife, Supraja Alaparthi, was killed when the parasail she was in with their son and nephew crashed into the Old Seven Mile Bridge. The boat captain, Daniel Gavin Couch, has been charged with manslaughter and breaches of commercial parasailing laws. Alaparthi is now suing the boat captain, his colleague, the boat company, and the marina over the death of his wife. He alleges they did not check weather reports, failed to provide enough safety equipment, and did not properly bring down the parasail after losing control.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KVIA
A mother is questioning the response time and safety equipment at a city water park after her 3-year-old son drowned during the park's soft opening. The mother blames the city for failed CPR equipment and late response from lifeguards. She reminds parents to keep an eye on their kids around the pool this summer and have them wear a floating device at all times. The investigation is ongoing, and the mother plans to get CPR certified to help save somebody else's life.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKBN.com
A total solar eclipse will be visible in the Valley on April 8, 2024, with Liberty Township and places northwest in Trumbull and Mercer counties seeing the full show. The eclipse will start at 1:30 p.m. and hit around 3:16 p.m. It will be more dramatic than the eclipse in 2017, and safety equipment is necessary to prevent the bright sun from blinding those who choose to watch. The next total solar eclipse for the area won’t come until 2099.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A snowboarder in Oregon, Erik Hefflefinger, fell to his death after being swept up in an avalanche at Newberry National Volcanic Monument's Paulina Peak. He had a faint pulse but succumbed to his injuries at the scene within an hour. Hefflefinger's friends, who had snowboarded down before him, saw him carried over the cliff by avalanche debris and were able to reach him before rescuers to begin CPR. All three snowboarders had proper avalanche safety equipment. Two other avalanche deaths have been reported in the county so far this year following no deaths for the last nine years.