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COP25 begins in Madrid
The World Climate Summit has begun. The planet is looking to Madrid, where its future will be decided until 13 December. Global warming concerns us all. This week saw the start in Madrid of…
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Types of airbag
Airbags and seat belts are passive safety devices capable of preventing more serious harm. Thanks to airbags, the risk of death for those involved in an accident falls by 30%. Radiohead…
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Interview with Raúl Soliva (REAC safety adviser)
The role of the safety adviser is key for companies that handle and transport dangerous goods. But what exactly do these professionals do? We explain it here. Raúl Soliva, safety adviser…
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Why is aquaplaning dangerous?
The dreaded aquaplaning can make us lose control of our vehicle. We need to know exactly when it happens. And above all, how to reverse the situation to avoid an accident. The classic…
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Work well, work safely
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) devotes week 43 of the calendar to reminding us that working in a healthy and safe way is an obligation. One of the statistics…
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REAC works with Fireca again in the year of its consolidation
The International Rescue, Assistance and Emergencies Fair reaffirms its place as the sector’s meeting point. REAC has once again worked closely with Fireca, where it held its General…
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Land Rover: those pioneering tow trucks
Pioneers in many ways, Land Rovers converted into tow trucks were excellent allies of the sector in its early years. Some REAC members remember them fondly. And so do we at REAC. Few Land…
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European Mobility Week (EMW)
With almost two decades of history, this European initiative looks towards an immediate future in which public health and the environment are not at odds with mobility. Will it be possible?…
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School buses and the ITV
The buses that carry schoolchildren must be scrupulously safe. In 2015, 230,000 pupils travelled to and from school by public transport, according to the DGT. We all have to pass the ITV…
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If you drive, don’t chat
Smartphone dependency is a reality that will possibly be tackled with tougher penalties. Meanwhile, campaigns are doing their job. Raising awareness. Using a mobile phone at the wheel has…
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What are your car’s lights like?
Night vision is reduced by up to 20% when we are driving. It is essential to see and be seen by other drivers. That is why we need to know the type of lights we have and use them properly…
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When the heat is on at the wheel
Getting rid of the heat inside a vehicle, on journeys that can last for hours… is essential. Driving in extreme temperatures is very dangerous. The optimum temperature for our body…