Summer walking can be dangerous! We have the added affect of masks, so be careful! According to Injury Facts, in 2017, more than 16% of all traffic deaths were pedestrians. Every age group is vulnerable, though 10- to 14-year-olds and 50- to 69-year-olds have 20% or more pedestrian deaths as a percentage of all traffic … More Walking Safety Tips
As people become more active during the warmer months, keeping home safety top of mind can sometimes go by the wayside. However, when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide safety, you can never be too prepared. Whether you are just beginning to take a stronger safety-first approach or looking to upgrade existing home safety … More 5 Tips for Better Home Safety this Spring
When you see frost on the windows in the morning, feel the crunch of leaves underfoot and hear the roar of fire in the fireplace, old man winter has returned. While you often hear about cold-weather fashion and beauty essentials, there is some maintenance your home needs too. Give your sanctuary some love with these … More 5 Winter Home Safety Tips
Before going in, on or around the water, every family member should become “water smart.” This starts with learning to be safe, making good choices, and learning to swim to at least achieve the skills of water competency. Everyone should be able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a … More Summer Safety Tips for Swimming
January is Baby Safety Month… and what better way to protect your precious little ones from germs, car seat dangers and more than the following two parenting game-changers! Buckle Me Baby Coats https://www.bucklemecoats.com/ As you know experts rally yearly warning parents to take coats off in the car seat citing the dangers they pose in … More Two Baby Safety Month Must-Haves That Should Be On Your List
Unfortunately, no matter how proactive you are, there’s still a chance of a worst-case scenario – which is why it’s so important to have a self-defense tool on hand. SABRE has a product for every lifestyle. Browse the wide selection of products, including the Quick Release Key Ring, Pen Pepper Spray, and Lipstick Pepper Spray models. Top Five Reasons … More Safety Tips: Two Items That Everyone Should Have
The same temperature you can begin to see your breath – 45° F – is also when the all-season tires on your car can start to lose traction and grip. As temperatures drop, drivers should remember that if you can see your breath, you should think about winter tires. Whether you’re planning a cross-country trek … More Important Safety Tips for Winter
For many Americans, it’s tradition to embrace spooky occurrences during Halloween. But never should these activities result in injuries. This Halloween, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) urge you to stay alert to potential injury-causing dangers. Research from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) shows between 2007 and 2016, more … More Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips Orthopedic Surgeons
According to a new CPSC report of fireworks incidents in 2016, 11,100 consumers were injured and treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms and four died as a result of direct impact from fireworks. Children younger than 5 had the second highest rate of injury behind young adults ages 20 to 24. Injuries associated with consumer … More Fireworks Safety: A 3-Step Guide to a Safer Celebration
