Mask update: Beware unexpected results of wearing masks
Wearing a homemade mask is not perfect protection, but researchers say it is probably better than nothing. Be sure mask-wearing does not give false…
Category: Safety
Here’s what to do if you witness an accident
Seeing someone injured on the job can be frightening and maybe even leave you feeling confused. But for better or for worse, you are a witness, and you…
The facts about distracted driving
According to 2017 statistics from the CDC: * 6% of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States involved a distracted driver. * 3,166 people died in…
CDC: DEET repellents safe, effective
The one chemical that is the most effective at repelling mosquitos is DEET, according to the CDC. The chemical, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is used as the…
Help keep sanitation workers safe
The public can take some simple steps to help keep sanitation workers safe amid the coronavirus crisis. According to the Solid Waste Association of North…
Outdoor tactics to limit bug bites
You are less likely to be attacked by stinging or biting insects if you avoid their habitats, like tall grass, flower gardens, and stagnant water. Barring…
Stepping up to ladder safety
In construction settings and at home, using ladders safely can help save lives. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 150 fatalities and…
Back to work? How to navigate, disinfect your work day
Each worker will want to routinely disinfect work spaces for at least two months (and maybe more if there is another outbreak of coronavirus in the fall)….
Fireworks Safety
As we approach the Fourth of July and Canada Day, the whole of North America begins to think about fireworks. Professional pyrotechnicians will light…
Home repairs and ladder falls
The Academy of Emergency Medicine reports a study showing that half of those injured in falls from ladders were hurt at home. They were working on…