Pandemic takes another toll
The numbers are still preliminary, but it appears that drug overdose deaths have skyrocketed during the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Category: Safety
Know the ABCs of CPR
If you’ve never taken a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), these simple instructions could help you save a life. If you have taken a CPR…
To have a safe road trip: Prepare yourself, your passengers, your vehicle
You may have taken any number of long road trips before and think you know just how to do it right. When you make your plan, however, consider these…
Prevent heat exhaustion
The National Safety Council recommends that people who are working outside in hot weather or in non-air-conditioned environments should cool down with wet…
Look around, walk around
Get away from your computer. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that short breaks at the right times…
Don’t wait to report an injury
Never wait until the end of your shift to report an injury. Do it immediately. This is especially true of puncture wounds on the fingers and hands. These…
Fireproof your microwave
Microwaves are one of the safest appliances in the home, but they can still cause fires through misuse or accidents. In one unusual case in Chicago, food…
Are you working in zombie mode?
Everyone has had the experience of driving somewhere familiar then suddenly realizing they didn’t remember the drive. That loss of focus is called…
National Safe Boating Week: Engine cut-off switches now required
A new law aims at preventing severe injuries and death from runaway vessels on recreational waterways. Every year, the Coat Guard responds to cases where…
Inspect your ladder before spring use
Before starting spring clean up and chores, be sure to inspect your ladder. Look for: * Tight bolts. * A wobble in the ladder. * Missing steps or tread. *…