Kentucky Bill to Ban “Palcohol” Fails
April 27,2015
Powdered alcohol was recently okayed for sale by federal regulators, but its use can be regulated by the states [source]. House Bill 71, which would have banned powdered alcohol, brand named “Palcohol”, failed to get approval in the Kentucky House when the General Assembly session ended without action being taken. The original bill banning powdered alcohol, Senate Bill 81, died in the House. Then the Senate attempte...
Child Car Seat Law Gets a Boost
April 08,2015
Child restraint systems are intended to protect our most precious cargo from injury or death during vehicle collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends a four-step process as a child grows, starting with a rear-facing safety seat, followed by a forward-facing car seat, then a booster seat and, finally, an adult seat belt. Knowing when it is time to graduate to the next step is based on age a...
Full of Empty Beds
April 05,2015
Vehicle accidents, falls, assaults and unintentional blunt force traumas result in over one million Americans sustaining a brain injury every year. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from “mild” to "severe,” with the most critical cases requiring the victim to have life-time medical care. TBI symptoms may be mild at first and may worsen over time. Shattered glass and twisted metal. Broken bones and blood. Tra...
Increase Motorcycle Visibility with a Kentucky-Made Product
April 02,2015
As the weather turns warmer, motorcycle riding season also begins. Many of us count down the last days of winter just itching to fire up our bikes and go for a ride. While you’re making those final mechanical adjustments and dusting off your riding gear, you might also want to consider new ways to keep yourself safe. In 2013 alone, 4,668 people died in motorcycle crashes and 88,000 were injured. Meet Louisville-Based C...
Taking a Good Look at Eye Safety
March 30,2015
The eye is an amazing organ. Designed to react to light, the human eye can perceive depth and can distinguish approximately 10 million colors. Unfortunately, the eye is also very vulnerable. All it takes is a particle of dust, a splash of a chemical or a sliver of glass to cause significant and permanent eye damage. Prevent Blindness America, the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, designated M...
