Road safety

In the novel The Road, by Cormac McCarthy, a young boy and his father travel along a stretch of roadways amidst a post-apocalyptic wasteland that was once the United States of America; with the goal of making it to the coast to establish what they hope to be a better and safer life. The journey to the edge of what was once a peaceful and prosperous nation is a long and grueling trek. Along the way the duo encounter fiends that threaten their safety and well being. Though life of any kind is rare…

seasonal treats. Unfortunately, Halloween has some safety risks. Adhering to the following guidelines can help keep everyone safe and able to enjoy the holiday. Trick-or-Treating Safety Children should never go trick-or-treating alone. They should always go in a group that includes adults until they are old enough to stay with a group of friends. When walking from house-to-house, it's a good idea to always stay on a sidewalk or as far on the edge of the road as possible to avoid traffic. When…

There are many dangers when you are around a railroad track. There are many safety features to help keep pedestrians and cars safe. Some of these safety features include, lights, alarms, arms, lines, and signs. These are here to help keep you and others around you safe. You are 40 times more likely to be killed in a collision with a train than you are with another car. The difference between a car and a train is like a car to a 12-ounce soda can. Imagine how easy it is to crush a soda can with…

pedestrians and to figure out ways to improve this problem. Understanding the impediments of a person on foot strolling across the road are important for drivers to watch out for regardless if they are in a hurry or not. Also people walking in the crosswalks…

The Road by Cormac McCarthy is a story of a father and his son and their journey through the desolate wasteland of what we assume to be America. We follow their story in this extinct Earth of a land filled of grim outcomes, ashen landscapes, and the devoid of living animals and vegetation. The father and son are presented as the “good guys” who carry the fire. Most of their human encounters are survivors who have turned to cannibalism and scavengers who are only concerned with their…

worker. There are laws that punish those who willfully do not follow certain codes designed for protecting emergency workers. This is also a form of negligence, which is not taken lightly. Through reflection, the key focus for the week has been the safety of the emergency worker. This is probably the most important aspect of responding to any type of emergency. Understanding one’s capabilities as well as limitations can sometimes prevent a worker from saving everyone but will most importantly…

Drivers’ safety is very important. Seatbelts might seem like a simple part of a car, but in reality it is more complicated. When you are behind the wheel your actions will affect and harm not only you but also other passengers in the car and moreover, anyone else who is on the road nears you. By wearing seatbelts you reduce your risk of death or serious injury, therefore seatbelts have many benefits. First of all, seat belts are made for protection of drivers and passengers during collisions. It…

Fireworks are entertaining to watch but behind this beauty lies powerful forces. Dealing with fireworks is dealing with explosives and you need proper training to ensure you keep yourself and the people enjoying fireworks with you safe. Indeed, certain fireworks are not even available for people without the right qualifications. Fireworks Crazy loves to spread the word of the joy of fireworks. Now, you can take part in our fireworks training courses that will help you develop your skills and…

Hazmat in Ohio is Hazardous on the Road Imagine traveling south down I-75, in Ohio, early one morning when suddenly the hazmat tanker semi-truck, only a quarter of a mile ahead, loses control and flips into the median. Turned on its side, the tanker truck’s flammable material leaks out contaminating the median and the environment. With still the possibility of a fire, or worse an explosion, state patrol, Ohio department of transportation (DOT) officers, and other emergency personnel arrive on…

The car screeched as my mother slowed down to turned off the main road onto my grandparent’s dirt driveway. The top of the trees arched around the beaten dirt road casting a shadow that soon blocked the sun from my view. The feeling of the road tossing our car back and forth like it weigh nothing, caused my stomach to rock. The rocking got so bad my mother slowed down to 15 miles an hour as she navigated her way up to the main house. My grandparents have a chunk of land next to the Whitefish…