Cargo Vehicle Bulkhead Separation
Case Summary: A package delivery vehicle, with a driver and supervisor, was stopped in the roadway due to a prior traffic incident obstructing the travel lane. While stopped, the delivery…
Rental Ladder Hoist Failure
Incident Description: One morning a worker reported to his scheduled job site. Due to the specifics of this roofing job, the employer elected to rent a ladder hoist to lift…
Wheelchair Tiedowns and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) Case Study
Case Description: One afternoon, a husband and wife were on their way to an appointment in their van when they were involved in a multi-vehicle crash. Their van impacted the…
Recalled Leaf Blower
Summer has ended and the leaves will soon be falling. Time to break out those leaf blowers and clean-up the lawn. Before you do, take a couple minutes to make…
Vehicle Repair Industry Standards Exist for a Reason
R. Scott King, BSME, Principle Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Vehicle repair industry standards exist primarily to promote the safety of the women and men that service passenger vehicles and…
Pet Safety in the Car
As an engineer who deals with occupant safety in vehicles, I occasionally get asked questions related to vehicle pet safety. Earlier this year, the topic gained attention when a Maine…
Child Seat Cold Weather Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: As the weather starts to turn cooler, the need to add layers to keep warm begins. However, everyone needs to make sure…
Automotive Infotainment & Telematics: What’s Their Purpose & How do They Differ?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: In the automotive industry, vehicle technology continues to advance to satisfy consumer driven functions. Whether the expectation is increased safety,…
Headlights: An Overlooked Safety Feature?
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: With today’s vehicles boasting new safety technology such as blind spot detection, autonomous emergency braking, and lane keep assist, headlight performance is…
