You’ve likely heard that children shouldn’t wear coats under their car seat harnesses. That’s because each car seat’s harness is fitted to your child’s size and weight. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that fluffy padding flattens from the force of a car crash, leaving extra space underneath the harness. A child can slip […]
Watch What You Heat: Cooking Safety
Cooking causes 47% of all home fires, according to the American Burn Association. Preventing burns is always easier than treating them, so we’re sharing cooking safety tips this National Burn Awareness Week. Keep reading to learn how to prevent cooking fires and what to do if your food catches on fire. Cooking Safety and Fire […]
The Hazards of Home Heating Equipment
Keeping your home comfortably warm during the winter months often requires the use of home heating equipment such as furnaces, fireplaces, or space heaters. Taking proper safety precautions while keeping your home warm this winter can help you and your family stay safe. Portable Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that portable […]
Prevent Cold Stress Work Injuries
Working in a cold environment can put anyone at risk of cold stress. Some jobs may require workers to be outdoors in cold environments and for extended periods of time. Snow cleanup crews, sanitation workers, emergency personnel, and other workers commonly find themselves working in cold outdoor environments. In this guide, we’re sharing strategies from […]
Toy Safety: Preventing Childhood Injuries
When you think of toys, you probably think of fun childhood memories. Making sure that the children in your life have fun memories with their toys requires a little bit of homework, as toy injuries can unfortunately occur. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a report about toy-related deaths and injuries. It […]
