“SUBSTANCE IMPAIRMENT IN TRANSPORTATION” REMAINS ISSUE ON NTSB “MOST WANTED LIST”
The National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) released its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. The list represents the organization’s top advocacy priorities, designed to increase awareness and support for “the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives.” Six issues return to the 2015 list from 2014, including “end[ing] substance impairment in transportation.”
“DEADLY DISTRACTIONS” RETURN AS ISSUE ON NTSB’S 2015 “MOST WANTED LIST”
On January 13, 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) released its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. The list featured six returning issues from 2014, including “disconnect[ing] from deadly distractions.”
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD RELEASES 2015 “MOST WANTED LIST” OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
On January 13, 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) unveiled its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.
BRAKE VIOLATIONS INCREASE IN 2014
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced this week the 2014 “Brake Safety Week” inspection results for North American commercial vehicles.
PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUITS RECALLED
On October 7, 2014, Teleflex Medical recalled their Hudson RCI pediatric breathing circuits because the ends of the devices may crack or break before or during use.
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST STRYKER/HOWMEDICA REGARDING CERVICORE IMPLANT
The law firm of Zoll, Kranz & Borgess, LLC, recently filed suit on behalf of fourteen plaintiffs against Howmedica Osteonics Corp. d/b/a Stryker Spine alleging injuries caused by the trial device, CerviCore.
LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAMPOLINE INJURIES REPORTED IN U.S.
On April 29, 2014, the Huffington Post published an article regarding the significant amount of trampoline injuries sustained by Americans from 2002 to 2011.
LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY SHUT DOWN AS IMMINENT HAZARD
On April 1, 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked the operating authority registration and suspended the U.S. Department of Transportation number registration for a local trucking company.
NHTSA ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE ON REAR VISIBILITY TECHNOLOGY IN VEHICLES
On March 31, 2014, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the issuance of a final rule which requires rear visibility technology in all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds by May, 2018.
FMCSA CONFIRMS PLANS FOR SPLIT REST PILOT STUDY
During a panel discussion held at the Fleet Forum in Louisville, Kentucky last week, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Ann Ferro confirmed the agency’s plans to conduct a split rest pilot study.
