Results Archive for July, 2010

• Jul 29, 2010

  FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)

  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched their Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). This program will allow commercial carrier companies to electronically access driver accident and inspection records when screening truck driver applicants. read more »

• Jul 23, 2010

  Motorcycle Fatalities Drop Dramatically in 2009

  The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that motorcycle fatalities declined in 2009 by at least 10 percent. The economic downturn, and fewer riders, is being cited as the primary reason for the reduction in fatal crashes. read more »

• Jul 20, 2010

  What are AFCI Circuit Breakers?

  The Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) is an electrical device designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in home electrical wiring. Every year over 40,000 fires are attributed to problems with home electrical wiring systems. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these fires result in over 350 deaths and over 1,400 injuries each year. When arcing faults read more »