The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that most fire-related injuries are burns; approximately every 60 seconds an individual in the US sustains a burn injury that is serious enough to require treatment. Burn Awareness Week is observed during the first full week in February. This year it is from February 3rd-9th. The event raises […]
2019 Takata Vehicle Recalls
For the past several years, Takata air bags have presented a risk to American drivers. So far, tens of millions of vehicles with these air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause the air bags to explode when they are deployed; these explosions have caused injuries and deaths. As […]
Teen Drivers: Safety Concerns
When you’re new to driving, there are a lot of things to think about. Teen drivers (and passengers) face a lot of risk on the road. In fact, more than 2,500 teens die in car accidents each year in the United States. However, there are many ways to reduce risk. Here are few statistics and […]
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Many seasonal allergy sufferers find relief in winter months, but there are millions of others who have indoor allergies. Since most individuals spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality is of paramount importance, but air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air. Sources of indoor air pollution […]
New Window Cord Safety Standard
Between 2012 and 2017, there were 50 infant and child fatalities reported to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that were related to window cord strangulation. To help prevent child injuries, a new voluntary standard (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018) took effect on December 15, 2018 for stock window coverings that are sold in stores or […]
