Do you use vehicles in your business, or are you planning to add a new department which includes the use of industrial vehicles? If so, you'll be wanting to know exactly how safe they are, and what risks there are to you and your staff. Here's what you need to know.

With the use of today's technologies and computers, you will find today's vehicles are safer than ever. They are certainly safer than they were ten or more years ago. Each vehicle is tested for safety and endurance before it leaves the manufacturer. Just one of the many items on vehicles today we can find is ultrasonic sensors also known as transceivers which make vehicles more reliable and safer. They can detect mechanical breakdowns ahead of time and any problems that may arise with the vehicle or its surroundings. This, in turn, can help the consumer avoid accidents and costly repairs in the long run. It is also easier and quicker for the mechanic to detect problems so that the vehicle can be repaired in amp time and be returned back to the consumer. Ultrasonic sensors can also detect imminent danger ahead and can stop the car immediately or even some of them drive themselves by parallel parking. With all of the sensors on the vehicles, they almost resemble Kitt from the show “Knight Rider” from the 80’s.

Being there are multiple parts on a vehicle almost every part has ultrasonic sensors. These are just a few of the types of sensors that most people are aware of: Airbag sensors which deploy the airbag in the event of a crash.Seat belt sensors to ensure each person in the vehicle is wearing their seatbelt. ABS sensors come on when the ABS system encounters a problem with the brakes or traction . Motion sensors which detect if something crosses the path of the vehicle while in motion or while parking the vehicle. Low tire sensors come on when there is a low tire. Mass air flow sensor comes on when it is time to change the air filter or if there is a vacuum leak. Wheel sensors come on when one tire is moving at a slower pace than the other wheels, usually by an obstruction in the wheel or a worn-out tire

There are a lot of things that can trigger the warning signs on your dashboard. All of this is caused by sensors to let you know something is wrong or it is time for your vehicle to be serviced. The most common is the service engine light. When that light comes on the vehicle must be brought into the shop and there the mechanic will hook up the machine to the computer of the vehicle and a diagnosis will be made through a code letting the mechanic know what is wrong immediately. There is also minor lights that light up the dashboard such as the change engine oil light which means it's time for an oil change. This also runs on a sensor and will not set off the service engine light. All these sensors or usually something minor but can help avoid major breakdowns through simple maintenance which alerts you through the warning lights. This will keep your vehicle running longer, safer, and more efficiently.

We live in a digital age- everyone is connected, and much of what we do from work to play is now done online. So it makes sense that dating would follow suite, and now more couples meet online than any other way. It can be a fantastic way to speak to new people, as it's not just based on an instant attraction. You can chat for a while before meeting in person, and find out if you have any common interests or similar values. This means that if there is a spark when you meet, a relationship is much more likely to last- compared with just meeting someone on the off chance that you have an attraction to. However, online dating is different for everyone and each story is unique- if you're thinking of giving it a go then here are some things to consider.

You’re excited to download a dating app or just join a site, but one week down the line there are no signs of finding your true love. Maybe you start getting strange messages that make you wish you hadn't bothered, or have searched through hundreds of profiles but none seem to be quite right. Don't be discouraged, a connection might not happen instantly. It helps to be open minded, and have a chat with people even if they're not your usual 'type'. You might end up getting along well and be pleasantly surprised.

Most of us have grown up with very set ideas about what is 'suitable' for girls and boys, from colours to toys- even down to the way each gender is allowed to display emotion. It's only been in recent years that all of that has been turned on it's head, and more and more parents are giving their children the freedom to be who they want to be- without being constrained by gender. More extreme cases are often criticised, with some parents refusing to even refer to their child as 'he' or 'she' until they're old enough to decide. But in most practices, it simply means letting them be who they are, and grow up without negative gender stereotypes that can affect us later in life. For example, did you know that suicide rates are higher in men, because boys tend to be raised believing that opening up about their feelings or being upset isn't 'manly'? Did you know that millions of women across the globe are held back from achieving their career dreams, due to stereotyping- suggesting women can't (or shouldn't) do certain kinds of roles?

We are becoming more and more open minded as a society, which is only a good thing. The equal pay act for example was passed in 1970, and the law against racism and all forms of discrimination was passed in 2010. In 2014 gay marriage was legalised, and more and more of our members of society are being protected and represented. But there's still so more that needs to be done, and actually a lot can be down to the way kids are raised early in life. Going back to what's 'suitable' for boys and girls, if we stop restricting our childrens' likes, attitudes and future goals based on their gender then we can help to create a better world. And one small yet significant way we can go about this as parents is by creating a bedroom that reflects who they are as a person, and not just their gender. This is the place that your child will learn and grow, and the space is a big part of their lives. Here are some ideas to think about.

If your child is a boy and they ask for blue then that's great, or if they're a girl and want pink then go for it! But it could be fun to ask what they'd prefer- that way it's a colour that they genuinely like and not just one that's assigned due to their gender. A good tip is to actually paint the room in a neutral colour scheme- white, cream or very light grey all work well, then add colour using accessories. This can make the room look spacious and bright, and you can introduce whatever other colours you want with curtains, bedding, rugs and wall prints.

Another fun way to decorate a kids room without going down the pink or blue route is to pick a theme. How about tropical island, forests, oceans or space? You could even use it as an opportunity to make things educational. Taking the space theme for example, you could hang some prints on the wall with pictures of different planets and include some information about each. It's something you could easily make yourself on Photoshop and have printed at any print shop.

Instead of going with a princess bed for a girl or a race car bed for a boy, something classic that doesn't reflect a gender could be a good choice. Look at Room to Grow’s collection of mid sleeper beds for example, each could easily be used for either. You could then finish the look with some neutral coloured bedding, or something that comes in a style that suits your theme. You can find all kinds of wild and wonderful choices online these days so you won't struggle finding exactly what you're after.