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…
Category: Safety
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…
Forklift tipover safety: what you need to know
Of all annual forklift-related fatalities in the U.S., tipovers account for 25’42 percent, the leading cause of deaths and serious injuries. With OSHA…
Shovel snow safely
For homeowners in the North and Midwest, shoveling snow isn’t optional. But every year, more than 11,000 Americans visit ERs for snow-shoveling injuries,…
Choose the correct ear protection
Consistent and correct use of hearing protection is critical when exposed to high noise levels in any loud environment. As a rule of thumb, if you need to…
Stay snowmobile smart
Crispy winter breezes and a sunny day make you eager to get out there and start an invigorating snowmobile ride. But, like all vehicles, snowmobiles can…