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…
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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…
You might not realize you are drowsy
You say you don’t drive for long hours at a time and you’re rarely behind the wheel in the middle of the night. So falling asleep at the wheel can’t…
Here’s a refresher course: Driving in snow
Before you start: Clear the snow and ice off your whole car, (not just the windows) so you have an unobstructed view of the road. Don’t forget to clean…
Floating danger: dust particles
What do a sugar refinery and a metal works have in common? Both generate dust particles that can explode. Combustible dust can occur in many different…
Winter fire prevention advice
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in North America. But during winter, it is the leading cause according to the National Fire…
Extreme penalties apply to some DUI situations
You are at a Christmas party with friends and family. The kids all got presents. It was fun. Time to go home. But if you had a few drinks, it’s not time…
Take care with fire pits
Fire pits can make for cozy fall and winter evenings, but you should be aware of the dangers. In 2021, nearly 6,000 people went to the emergency room with…