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Shopper Be Aware of Store Displays!
Jerry Birnbach, F.I.S.P, Retail Store Safety Consultant :::: Background: The plaintiff entered the grocery store in order to do her weekly food shopping. As the plaintiff proceeded down the aisle,…
The Improper Use of Force by Security Personnel
William Birks, Jr., CPP, CHS-III, Security Safety Consultant :::: Case Analysis: A TV reporter and his cameraman were assigned to a story that was to air on the late-night news.…
Danger Within Reach
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineer :::: Accident: A manufacturer designed, built, and sold a production line that produces decorative precast concrete pavers. The production line includes a conveyor…
Ambulance vs. Van: Medical Transport of Resident
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: An adolescent residential care facility, and their employees, were named as defendants in a case where a teenage resident was…
Defective Gym Equipment
Robert J. Nobilini, Ph.D., Biomechanical Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: While working out at a gym, the plaintiff was attempting to perform an abdominal crunch using an adjustable pulley weight machine…
The “New” Definition of Jaywalking
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Senior Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: To be fair, jaywalking is still defined as crossing a roadway without regard for approaching traffic or when it is unlawful…
Electronic Data: Driver Habits and Data Utilization
Robert S. Kinder Jr., BSME, Mechanical Engineer :::: During an investigation, electronic data is extracted from vehicles to help determine what occurred in the moments leading up to an incident.…
Could This Be the End of the Road for the Automobile?
R. Scott King, BSME, Sr. Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: The Paris Air Show is the preeminent venue for the introduction of new aeronautical technologies. Notable for its display of…
Industry Update: New Regulations for Records of Duty Status
Leslie E. Lovre, Technical Assistant :::: Commercial vehicle operators have long been required to maintain personal Records of Duty Status (RODs); however, RODS had been criticized for being burdensome, inaccurate,…
