Whether you’re an essential worker, sheltering in place, or slowly returning to your normal work environment, these simple safety steps recommended by the United States Consumer Product and Safety Commission can help you and your loved ones stay safe at home. Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to […]
NHTSA Proposes Modernized Vehicle Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a proposal to modernize federal vehicle safety standards. The proposal also addresses ambiguities in current occupant protection standards for automobiles that are equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) designed without traditional manual controls. The NHTSA is proposing that safety requirements for vehicles with ADS that do […]
Safe Work Zones for All
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24, 2020. The theme is “Safe Work Zones for All: Protect workers. Protect road users.” Held at the start of construction season, this annual spring campaign encourages safe driving through work zones. This year is the 20th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week. Work Zone Safety Training April […]
Coping with Coronavirus Stress and Anxiety
April is Stress Awareness Month, and since social distancing guidelines to help prevent spread of COVID-19 have been extended through the end of the month, it’s a good time to consider ways to manage stress and anxiety related to current events. Stress can bring out strong emotions in all of us. Older adults, individuals with […]
3 Tips for Working from Home with Kids
Schools and many childcare centers are closing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. As companies shift as many roles as possible to working from home, some parents are now finding themselves juggling work, home schooling, and childcare at the same time. In this blog post, we’re sharing some tips for keeping your family happy […]