Many Americans are looking forward to reuniting with loved ones during the fall and winter holidays. But as COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the nation, most of us are also wondering if and how we should consider gathering this holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides helpful information for navigating […]
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen: Fire Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. These days, Fire Prevention Week and Month are focused on raising fire safety awareness for communities across America. The 2020 campaign is called “Serve Up […]
Overexertion and Ergonomic Injury Prevention
Overexertion is a leading cause of injury across age groups. It also causes 35% of all work-related injuries. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from overexertion at work and at home. Causes of Overexertion Injuries Overexerting yourself can lead to a number of ergonomic injuries. Your muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, ligaments, cartilage, spinal […]
Baby-Proofing Your Home: Safety Basics
September is Baby Safety Month. Whether you are about to become a parent for the first time or a grandparent preparing to spend time with your infant grandchild, it’s a good idea to review these baby safety tips. Baby-Proofing Babies are curious and should be able to safely explore every room in your home. The […]
Preventing Heatstroke in Cars
The first child fatality due to heatstroke in 2020 occurred on April 25th. A four-year-old climbed into a vehicle without his family’s knowledge and died of heatstroke. The number of children dying from heatstroke in vehicles has increased in recent years. There were 52 hot car deaths in the United States in 2019 alone. 54% […]
