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Resident Dies in Luxury High Rise Condominium Pool
Tom Griffiths, Ed.D. ::::Case Synopsis: Elderly resident, who could not swim, drowned in the deep end of her indoor pool. The deceased woman worked out daily in the shallow end…
Pool Safety Video
Recognized as an international leader in water safety, Tom Griffiths, Ed.D. has spent 38 years teaching, coaching and managing aquatics at three major universities. During his 23 year career as…
TechnoTalk – What Your Vehicle is Saying These Days!
R. Scott King, BSME DJS Associates, Inc. :::: Each new vehicle model year brings with it new and exciting options of styling, performance and, perhaps most important, technology. From…
Minnesota adopts speeding-while-passing rule, primary seat belt law
A new law in Minnesota allows drivers to travel 10 mph over the speed limit while passing on certain two-lane highways. Click on link to read full article. http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2009/May09/052509/052909-02.htm
Increased Capabilities with New Accelerometer
In continuing to keep up with the state-of-the-art, DJS Associates has recently purchased the most up-to-date accelerometer. Features of this new unit include a tri-axis accelerometer, a larger G-range (up…
PA Motorcycle Safety Program
Curtis M. Beloy, MSME, Collision Reconstruction Engineer with DJS Associates, Inc., completed the “Basic Rider Course” provided by the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. For additional information contact Mr. Beloy at…
Biomechanical Engineering Case Scenarios
Consultants: Robert Nobilini, Ph.D., Michael Kleinberger, Ph.D., Ali Sadegh, Ph.D. :::: Scenario 1: Police claim they were justified in using deadly force against a man who fired four shots at…
What Could the Truck Operator See?
Steven M. Schorr, PE :::: Case Synopsis: Southbound (SB) tractor-trailer operator is executing a left turn across the northbound (NB) lanes in an attempt to head eastbound (EB) at an…
Medical Device: Facial Burn During Surgery
Ted Milo, B.E.E.E. :::: Case Synopsis: Plaintiff was undergoing cosmetic facial reconstruction surgery following tumor removal. The plaintiff was prepped with a sterile draping. Oxygen was being fed to the…
