Vision affects home safety
A study from the University of Michigan found that older adults with severe vision loss are three to four times more likely to fall when their home also…
Category: Safety
American roads getting safer
After years of grim numbers, traffic fatalities in the U.S. are declining meaningfully. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 39,345…
Compressed air: Less than 30 psi is key for safe cleaning applications
It’s commonly called Industry’s Fourth Utility. Compressed air powers many industrial tools because it’s often less expensive and more convenient than…
Safe set-up, storage of a home air compressor
Air compressors are some of the most helpful pieces of equipment a handyman can own. But using them inappropriately can lead to injury and damage to your…
Concussion should be called a brain injury
When a doctor diagnoses an injured person as having a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it sounds pretty serious. The patient often receives more careful…
The importance of helmets
Since at least 2000, helmet use in cycling has increased thanks to better education, laws, and stylish options, but many cyclists, especially adults,…
Most dangerous cycling scenarios
It may seem obvious, but it bears repeating: Bicycling and motor vehicles are often a dangerous combination. According to sources like the National…
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month: Protecting your vision at work and beyond
Thousands of eye injuries occur in the U.S. each year, but up to 90 percent could be prevented simply by wearing proper safety eyewear. March is…
Do video doorbell devices enhance home security?
Video doorbell devices, such as Ring or similar models, allow homeowners to monitor their front doors remotely via cameras, motion sensors, and apps….
Early Top Safety Picks for 2026 cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards Top Safety Pick (TSP) and the higher Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) designations to vehicles that excel…