Infant sleep can be challenging and there’s are plenty of products on the market designed to improve infant sleep. Unfortunately, many are not safe or effective. For example, weighted sleep products like wearable blankets and swaddles claim to improve sleep, but there is little evidence to support their safety and effectiveness. In fact, the American […]
Six Steps to Prevent Drownings and Drowning Injuries
Summer is a great time to relax, but it’s important to remember that water safety is critical. Taking proactive safety measures can help everyone stay safer around water. Last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a report that found that drownings and drowning injuries remain high for children under age 15. The […]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Millions of Americans ride motorcycles. Unfortunately, they tend to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. 15% of all traffic fatalities in 2022 were motorcyclists. Even worse, this number is on the rise—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that it’s the highest number of motorcyclists killed since 1975 or before. What can be done […]
Bike Safety Tips and Reminders for Cyclists
In 2021, 966 cyclists were killed in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). The National Safety Council reports that there were 102 fatalities and approximately 136,753 emergency room visits due to bicycling injuries for children up to age 19 in 2020. When a vehicle and bike are in a […]
Work Zone Fatalities Have Increased 63% Since 2010
When an individual is hit by a car, chances of survival vary depending on the speed of the vehicle. At 20 mph, the person has a 90% chance of surviving, but at 30 mph, that chance drops to 60%. At 40 mph, it’s only 20%. The National Safety Council analyzed National Highway Traffic and Safety […]
