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What to do when your car breaks down Standing on the highway by a disabled car can be a fatal mistake. In one case, two Indiana women were surveying the…
Category: Safety
CCR versus CPR: Context matters
Cardiocerebral resuscitation (CCR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are both emergency procedures aimed at saving lives during cardiac arrest, but…
Know the basics of boating
National Safe Boating Week: May 17-23, 2025 Know the basics of boating Before you go for a boat ride with a friend, you should know some of the basics of…
Revisit forklift safety procedures
Workers at construction sites, retail stores, and warehouses use forklifts to lift and move large, heavy containers and to carry materials too bulky to…
It’s a traffic fact: More pedestrians are being hit by cars
* They are listening to music. Hearing is as important as seeing. Listening to music makes it impossible to hear an oncoming vehicle. Researchers at the…
Being aware of impending severe weather is a skill you’ll want to develop
Learning to recognize when severe weather is on its way could save your day…or your life. Awareness will help you plan what you’ll do so you can be…
Speaking of Safety: March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month
About 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces each day. Potential eye health hazards occur in every kind of workplace, though injuries are most…
Most poisonings occur in the home
Poison Prevention Week: March 16-22 Most poisonings occur in the home Poison Control Centers receive more than 2 million accidental poisoning calls each…
Concussion: Myths and facts
Myth: Someone suffering a concussion should be awakened repeatedly. Fact: Sleeping is the best thing for the injured person, so do not disturb. Getting…
Gear up safely for your winter run
Winter running has its own set of challenges, but the right gear can keep you healthy and safe. Layers are essential for winter. Start with a base layer…