Weather or Not: Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and a good time to review whether your business, home and family are ready in the event of a disaster. Here’s our annual rundown of tips to help you stay safe. It’s no coincidence that the Emergency Preparedness observance falls smack in the middle of hurricane season, and hurricanes […]
More Important than Supplies: Back-to-School Safety
Well, that was a fast summer: The back-to-school ads have begun, and a new year is upon us. As students prepare to return to class, parents, teachers, and administrators will be inclined to focus on details like school supplies, schedules, and lesson plans. But safety should be even higher on the to-do list. Before the […]
Heat Illnesses – Know the Differences
As you might have noticed, it’s hot out. High heat and humidity levels are not only uncomfortable; they greatly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially in industries like construction and manufacturing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports an average of nearly 3,500 heat-related injuries and illnesses resulting in time away from work […]
Beat the Heat: Avoiding Summer Fires
You probably think of the winter months as prime time for fire hazards, and you’re not wrong. The combination of heaters, holiday decorations, candles, and enclosed spaces does indeed spike the number of house fires when it’s cold out. But summertime presents its own fire risks. Here’s a look at some of the main hazards […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and if you’ve been out on our roads lately you understand why that’s so important. The simple fact is that not paying attention as you drive robs you of precious seconds – or even tenths of seconds – that can make the difference between a safe trip and a […]
Shoveling Snow and Heart Health
It’s more than an urban myth … shoveling snow is indeed a higher-risk activity, especially for those with a heart condition or poor overall fitness. According to a study by the American Heart Association, hundreds of people die each year during or just after shoveling snow. Why is snow shoveling in particular such a high-risk […]
Safe for the Holidays
Here comes the holiday season, which can be a wonderful time of year, but can also present a special set of hazards to our collective health. From eating and drinking to weather to our busy schedules, everything’s a little different in November and December. Here are some thoughts on keeping yourself and your family safe. […]
Fall is the Time for Fall Prevention
The last week in September marked Fall Prevention Awareness Week, an important observance because falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries. If you think of workplace falls being associated with ladders and construction sites, you’re not wrong, but on-the-job accidents happen in a much wider variety of ways and are a danger in […]
Being Ready: National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, which probably makes you think about being ready for a hurricane. You’re not wrong … there’s a reason the observance, created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), happens at this time of year. But preparedness encompasses more than prepping for bad weather and power outages. In fact, FEMA’s ready.gov […]
Back to School Safety
It seems like the “Back to School Sale” ads have been running since before school actually let out for the summer, but now it really is time to go back. This is a time of year that presents new safety challenges, so here’s a look at how you can help keep our kids safe. Whether […]