Hoosier workers are more likely to be killed by motor vehicle crashes than by any other work-related hazards. In 2014, 52 individuals died due to incidents related to transportation while working in Indiana. These incidents included car accidents, non-roadway accidents involving motorized land vehicles, and pedestrians who were struck by vehicles while working. These incidents […]
Meet the SaferCar App and 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers a variety of free resources to help you stay safe on the road. Let’s take a look at the recently redesigned SaferCar app and the 5-Star Safety Ratings Program to see how they work! SaferCar Mobile App The SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car […]
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% […]
