In this episode of Safety Matters Russ talks about the current trend of parents giving their children melatonin in order to get a good night's rest. However, research is showing that over use of melatonin by children can be dangerous. Are parents doing this so their...
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University of Madison Lakefront Bridge Collapses With Dozens of Students on it. Whose Fault Was it?
When students arrived back to campus this fall they found themselves gathering on a local beachfront pier when tragedy happened. The pier collapsed with dozens of students on it. Luckily no one was seriously injured but it could have been much worse. So why did the...
Woman Gets a Mega Wedgie at Disney World Water Slide. Should Theme Parks Require Proper Swimwear?
A Disney World visitor gets seriously injured while using theme parks water slide and claims that they should have warned her about the rides safety. But was it her swim attire that was at fault? Or was it her failure to cross her legs as she plunged the 5-story drop...
What Are The Real Risks of Women Drinking Soda? Do Sugar Sweetened Soft Drinks Cause Cancer?
In this episode of Safety Matters Russ talks about a recent research paper claiming that "Women who drink sugar-sweetened beverages have an increased risk of liver cancer." But is this really true? If so, then that would mean that any other form of sugar intake would...
Ding The Sales Rapper Joins Safety Newz. Hip Hop Music Can Be a Powerful Tool in in Safety Training.
Different generations learn in different ways. The baby-boomers were trained using written manuals while the Gen X generation were the first to be training via VHS videos and CD's. Today those techniques are less successful. Both the Millenials and Gen Z's retain...
Are Paper Straws Safer Than Plastic Straws? Deadly Forever Chemicals Are Revealed!
The debate over which type of drinking straws are safer just took another turn. So called "Forever Chemicals" have now been traced to paper straws drawing into question which type of straw is safest. Perhaps we should all carry a stainless steel straw with us? Thank...
It’s Your Cars Fault That It Was Stolen!
In this episode of Safety Newz Russ discusses Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to sue automakers Kia and Hyundai because their automobiles do not have advanced safety deterrents which he claims has raised the crime level in Chicago. If this is true why aren't...
Is Texting While Walking Really That Dangerous? The Research May Surprise You!
Have you ever wondered if all the talk around the dangers of texting while walking is really true? In this episode of Safety Matters Russ covers the latest research in walking while texting which may surprise you. Did you know that women are more likely to fall while...
2023 International Symposium on Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention
Hey everyone! I would like to personally invite you to attend the 2023 International Symposium of slip, trip and fall prevention hosted by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Industry leaders who want to learn the state of the art slip, trip and fall...
Paradise Lost: The Maui Fire and How Government Incompetence Created the Perfect Storm of Disaster
In this video, Russ covers the devastating impact of government incompetence on the island of Maui that took the lives of hundreds of residents. What went wrong and who's to blame! The short answer, just about everyone. Due to the gross incompetence of state and local...