March: Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month
During this special month, Prevent Blindness America reminds us to have regular eye examinations and wear protective eyewear when needed, whether we’re on…
Category: Safety
It’s time to prepare for storms
Springtime and early summer are the seasons for windstorms, tornadoes, and hail in many parts of the country. If they are common where you live, put…
National Poison Prevention Week is March 19-23
Recognizing and handling poisons correctly The main focus of Poison Prevention Week is on children. Every day, parents, grandparents, others care for…
Stay safe while shoveling snow
Snow can be a conundrum. It’s dangerous and inconvenient to leave it on the front walk. You can’t leave it in the driveway if you have to go to work. But…
Prioritize safety when using snow blowers
Snow blowers are much more convenient — and safer — than shoveling, but you have to use them correctly. Here are some tips: 1. Familiarize yourself with…
Essential supplies for safe driving
As winter’s icy fingers tighten their grip on our roads, drivers must adapt and equip themselves for the challenge. Snow and ice can turn even the most…
New executive order addresses AI safety in the workplace
Federal regulators will tackle artificial intelligence-related workplace safety risks after President Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on the Safe,…
Workplace injuries rise
Workplace injuries rose in 2022 Nonfatal workplace injuries among workers in the private industry increased for the second year in a row in 2022,…
January is National Ski Safety Awareness Month
Tips for enjoying the slopes with fewer injuries The National Ski Areas Association dedicates each January to promoting safety and common sense for skiers…
It’s not a safety feature: Why don’t the back windows go down?
You have noticed, of course, that the back windows on most cars don’t go down all the way and you probably thought that was so kids and pets couldn’t jump…