"When we look at limousines and stretch limos, we see a really Frankenstein system of cars that potentially are cut up and put back together with parts and pieces that were not original to them," says Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the nonprofit National Safety Council and former chair of the
Date: Oct 09, 2018
Category: Headlines
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New York crash that left 20 dead puts spotlight on safety loopholes for big limousines
Theres a bit of a Frankenstein approach, where a vehicle is chopped up and put back together with parts that were not originally designed for that vehicle, said Deborah Hersman, president of the National Safety Council advocacy group and a former NTSB chair. Its clear that they dont have the s
Date: Oct 08, 2018
Category: Headlines
Source: Google
Georgia Ranked In Top Tier For Action Against Opioid Abuse
The opioid crisis has affected one in four Americans and while some states are improving, others need to double down on actions that will save lives, Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council, said in a statement.
Date: Apr 06, 2018
Category: Health
Source: Google
Human Driver Could Have Avoided Fatal Uber Crash, Experts Say
Its important not to read too much into the video without additional context on how the self-driving system was functioning and the conditions on the road, said Deborah Hersman, president of the National Safety Council.
Date: Mar 23, 2018
Category: Sci/Tech
Source: Google
From Drug Overdose To Fires, Council Says Preventable Deaths At An All-Time High
"The cultural Novocaine has to wear off," said Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council, and a former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. "We lose more than 140,000 people because of events we know how to prevent. This report provides states with a blueprint f
Date: Jun 27, 2017
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Texas gets a 'D' in safety report, ranking the state 26th in the nation
"Rather than grading states on lagging indicators, such as fatality numbers, the report is focused on leading indicators, which states can control through regulations and legislation," council president Deborah Hersman said.
Date: Jun 27, 2017
Category: Health
Source: Google
Self-Driving Car Policy by U.S. Underscores Promise and Peril
The Transportation Departments new guidelines give carmakers and states the green light to innovate while keeping safety at the forefront, said Deborah Hersman, president and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council, an Itasca, Illinois-based nonprofit that seeks to reduce injuries
Date: Sep 20, 2016
Category: Sci/Tech
Source: Google
Kansas lawmaker demands better regulation of water park rides after boy's 'decapitation'
'There are no federal standards and so it really is up to the park operators, the manufacturers of the rides and the states to make sure this is a safe environment,' said Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.'
Date: Aug 10, 2016
Source: Google
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