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Samsara Announces Inaugural “Samsara Verified Safest Drivers” List, Honoring Global Top Performers

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(NYSE:IOT) SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the inaugural Samsara Verified Safest Drivers list. The new program honors a select group of its customers’ drivers with exceptional safety records, celebrating a commitment to safety and operational excellence in a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, field services, and the public sector. Each driver has traveled thousands of miles

September 15, 2025Read more →

Safety Trailblazers Honored with Inaugural Impact Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #exosuit--HeroWear, an occupational exosuit provider, announced its inaugural safety achievement awards for companies that have implemented exceptional programs with the Apex 2 exosuit. Established partners Rust-Oleum, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and SA2050 were recognized by HeroWear with achievement awards in three categories: Safety Impact, Operations Impact, and Outstanding Partner. “Since 2019, we’ve been working with the world’s leading companies to solve o

September 10, 2025Read more →

Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® Promotes Safe Practices Around Tracks During Rail Safety Month

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(AMTK) Pacific Surfliner and California Operation Lifesaver participate in September's Rail Safety Month ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As California continues to have the highest number of rail-related fatalities in the United States due to highway-rail grade crossing and...

September 4, 2025Read more →

U.S. Sugar Expands Use of ISNetworld® to Continue Enhancing Contractor Safety and Compliance

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced today U.S. Sugar, a premier agribusiness and railroad operator, has expanded its use of ISNetworld to its railroad operations. Building on its successful use of ISNetworld at U.S. Sugar’s manufacturing facilities in Florida and Georgia, the expansion to the railroad division supports efforts to standardize contractor management across the company’s operations and reinforce a cul

September 4, 2025Read more →

123Invent Inventor Develops Safety Tray for Manlift Rails (HWT-662)

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to secure and contain tools on a manlift rail," said an inventor, from Salt Lake City, Utah, "so I invented the SAFETY TRAY. My design increases safety and convenience by preventing the risk of dropped tools...

September 4, 2025Read more →

Reduce Your Home's Vulnerabilities to Wildfire

MISSION, Kan., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Don't wait for smoke on the horizon to prepare for a wildfire. While hot temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds increase wildfire threat, taking small manageable steps – like creating a noncombustible 5-foot buffer...

September 2, 2025Read more →

Veteran Trucking Safety Attorney Amy Witherite Warns: Autonomous 18-Wheelers Still Unsafe, Now Some Investors Agree

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(NASDAQ:TSLA) DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney and traffic safety expert Amy Witherite, who has spent more than 30 years handling trucking safety cases, was among the first to warn that autonomous 18-wheelers pose unacceptable risks on U.S. highways. Now, she is being joined by prominent short sellers, industry insiders, and even OEM partners who say the technology is potentially unsafe and uneconomical. “These are 80,000-pound machines traveling at highway speeds next to families in passenger cars,” Wither

September 2, 2025Read more →

The 3 Most Common Baby Safety Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Baby Safety Alliance launches new campaign and free Baby Safety Guide during September's Baby Safety Month MT. LAUREL, N.J., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Every parent wants to protect their baby. But even the most well-meaning caregivers often make safety mistakes without realizing it....

September 2, 2025Read more →

Unseen Danger Beneath the Surface: 80 Years After the War's End, Solomon Islands Faces Ongoing Threat from WWII Explosives - The HALO Trust Reports

HONIARA, Solomon Islands, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Exactly 80 years after the end of World War II in the Pacific, Solomon Islands, site of the Battle of Guadalcanal, is still grappling with a deadly legacy: hundreds of thousands of unexploded and abandoned munitions scattered across...

August 29, 2025Read more →

Evers & Sons’ HSE Director Named 2025 NSC Rising Star of Safety, Building on a Year of Safety Achievements

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #WeBuildEnergy--Evers & Sons Inc. is proud to announce that Rudy Garza, Health, Safety, and Environmental Director, has been recognized by the National Safety Council (NSC) as one of the 2025 Rising Stars of Safety. This honor distinguishes safety leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate visionary leadership, measurable impact, and a commitment to continuous safety improvement. Garza was selected as one of 41 honorees nationwide, featured in the September 2025 Issue of Safety+H

August 29, 2025Read more →

MADD Unveils Updated "Power of Parents Handbook" and Shares New Resources to Help Parents Safeguard Their Teens Against Underage Drinking and Impaired Driving

MADD's Joint Initiative with Pennsylvania State University and Nationwide Delivers Proven Results and Strategies for Parents Educating Youth IRVING, Texas, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Robert Turrisi, Ph.D., Professor of Biobehavioral Health and...

August 28, 2025Read more →

National Safe Boating Council Shares Boating Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NSBW--The National Safe Boating Council’s Safe Boating Campaign is urging boaters to prioritize boating safety this Labor Day weekend to prevent deaths.

August 28, 2025Read more →

UC San Diego Study Reveals Positive Reinforcement Coaching Techniques Alone Won't Improve Driver Performance

Path to safer driving behaviors lies in having blended coaching options and intelligent integration, supported by advanced safety technologies such as Lytx's video safety solution SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lytx® Inc., the industry pioneer of video and safety-driven...

August 27, 2025Read more →

BusGates Tackles National School Bus Safety Crisis with Stop Arm Extension Technology

Over 39 Million Illegal Passing Incidents Estimated Per Year, Threatening Student Safety CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of students return to school this fall, the issue of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses remains a critical safety concern. In response to...

August 26, 2025Read more →

The Lutzie 43 Foundation Returns to Stephens County High School for Second Annual Safe Driving Summit

National organization focused on driver safety to bring powerful message designed to end distracted, impaired and unsafe driving. ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lutzie 43 Foundation, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), will host a Safe...

August 26, 2025Read more →

NSC Warns 424 People May Die in Labor Day Weekend Traffic Crashes

Holiday commuters urged to prioritize safety and drive cautiously WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council estimates 424 may die in preventable traffic crashes during the 2025 Labor Day holiday period, from 6 p.m. Central Time on Friday, August 29, to 11:59...

August 25, 2025Read more →

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Hazardous Material Placard (TKA-306)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a professional truck driver for 30 years, I am very familiar with switching between different metal and sticker-style hazard placards for display on trucks. I thought there could be a way to improve and modernize this required signage," said...

August 22, 2025Read more →

Latinfeels Enhances Minor Protection System as Part of Ongoing Trust & Safety Commitment

Latinfeels has introduced a major upgrade to its underage detection system, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to user safety and regulatory compliance. GIBRALTAR, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Latinfeels, the online platform for meaningful communication, has rolled out a...

August 22, 2025Read more →

Missile Strike on Ukraine Hits Flex Facility

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of August 21, 2025, our facility in Mukachevo, Ukraine, was damaged during a missile strike. Our emergency protocols were executed to ensure the full evacuation of the site. A few employees and contractors were injured during the...

August 21, 2025Read more →

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Safety Barrier Strap (PLB-483)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a firefighter, I am very familiar with motorists approaching too quickly or posing a danger when trying to focus on emergency activities," said an inventor, from Oak Ridge, N.J., "so I invented the PHAROS LIGHT GUARD. My design would alert...

August 21, 2025Read more →