Are you hosting visitors with young children this holiday season? Here are some tips to help you make sure your home is prepared! Child Safety at Home Before hosting your young visitors, make sure all medications and household cleaners are stored out of sight, out of reach, and in child-resistant containers. This includes your purse […]
Follow Federal Safety Regulations for Trailers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has seen an increase in noncompliant trailers being imported that may pose a safety risk being sold to small businesses. Often these trailers are marketed as food trucks or vending stations. These trailers are not permitted under U.S. law unless they are certified as meeting Federal Motor Vehicle […]
Prevent Battery-Related Injuries in Children
A recent study reports that pediatric battery-related emergency department visits have increased in the past decade. Data from 2010-2019 showed that the frequency of such visits has more than doubled since a previous study that looked at data from 1990-2009. In the United States, a child under the age of 18 visits an emergency department […]
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Between 2014-2018, almost three out of every five home fire deaths occurred in properties with no smoke alarms (41%) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16%), according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Having a working smoke alarm results in a 55% lower risk of dying compared to being in a home with […]
Railroad Safety: Trains Can’t Yield
Did you know that a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States? Over half of these collisions happen at crossings with lights and/or gates, according to Operation Lifesaver. Railroad Safety Week takes place each September to raise awareness for improving safety on and around railroads. In this […]
