Firefighters in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK have been banned from using their ladders to take down festive bunting because it is deemed a health and safety risk. picked by mitzuzake 11 months ago

A pilot actually said this to passengers! picked by kxmk 1 year ago

In addition to the other government requirements on window stickers, crash ratings must be included. This will definitely have an impact on consumer purchases. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Safety first! picked by Moe 1 year ago

Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor was in critical condition Monday after surgery for a gunshot wound to his leg during what police are investigating as a possible armed robbery at his home. picked by sholom22 9 months ago

Due to gaping loopholes in federal law, companies can put virtually any ingredient into personal care products. Even worse, the government does not require pre-market safety tests for any of them. picked by ldxavior 5 months ago

The second part to Rare Exports, which pulsisx posted a while ago. This is about the safety measures needed when handling a new Father Christmas. It's quite beautiful, really. picked by smantyla 9 months ago

Following months of debate, Congress has finalised a bill to tighten legislation on safety standards for toys. picked by juniorc 1 month ago

The online ads, made for the Dutch government’s consumer safety institute, have been made to look like a video message filmed by an Islamist military organisation called the Liberation Army Against Freedom. picked by kissmenow 8 months ago

Every Christmas Eve he whizzes around the world at top speed, without incident. But Santa's unblemished driving record is not enough to satisfy the health and safety brigade. They have ordered him to wear a seatbelt. picked by maxriter 9 months ago

This lawyer says there are millions of unsafe Chinese-made tires on vehicles in the United States. His lawsuit says the tires killed two men when a blowout caused a van to roll over. picked by hisidea 1 year ago

....remove fire extinguishers from communal areas...for safety?! picked by topofall 6 months ago

They really go to some wonderfully grotesque extremes to prove a point...

Canadians... its always the quiet ones... picked by muppetmaker 8 months ago

A must-see documentary on the quality of food in our supermarkets. Part 1 deals with Factory Farming, chickens, and general quality of supermarket food. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

Inspired by HeyMrP's Magic Moonwalking Forklift Truck post, I've hunted down Klaus The Gabelstapler Fahrer (Forklift driver)

It's a bit slow to start with, but once it gets going, it really gets going.

Kinda gory. Well, very gory. So probably NSFW on that regard picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Watchdog group lists 10 most dangerous toys released in 2006. Fear the Superman lamp! picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

Super-smart idea. It's normal, soft and flexible. Warm. Great for snowboarding and other high motion activities. But on impact it hardens to protect the wearer. Then, once the impact has stopped, it softens again! picked by henkspaan 1 year ago

Two Sikh sawmill workers have launched a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal after they weren't allowed to work because they refused to wear hard hats over their turbans. picked by chinook 5 months ago

A new gadget that pumps Nitrogen into empty fuel tanks and other areas like the cargo hold could prevent fires onbaord aircraft. picked by sparky 2 years ago

Oak Lines IL has taken a new approach to getting People to stop at Stop Signs. By adding red octagons stamped with "... IN THE NAAME OF LOVE!" or "... AND SMELL THE ROSES."

Cute Idea. picked by muppetmaker 8 months ago