The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a report on unintentional pediatric poisonings. It highlights an increase in unintentional poisoning from narcotics, over-the-counter medications, and water beads. Unintentional Pediatric Poisonings The report found that 98 children under the age of five died from poisonings in 2022. That’s a 66% increase from the previous […]
Work Injury Risks for Roadside Assistance Providers
Roadside assistance providers put themselves at risk every day to help others. Tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, safety service patrols, emergency roadside technicians, and others are often working by the side of the road due to the nature of their jobs. Roadside Assistance Provider Crash Facts A recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic […]
Preventing Warehousing and Storage Work Injuries
Warehousing and storage is a rapidly growing and fast-paced sector. Due to the physical nature of moving goods and products, employees are at risk of many different types of work injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5.5 recordable cases per 100 full-time workers in the sector in 2022. 4.7 cases […]
Water Beads: Dangerous for Young Children
You’ve probably seen water beads in children’s toys and activity kits or used in sensory activities. These small beads are colorful and almost look like candy. Unfortunately, water beads present multiple risks for young children. Swallowing them can lead to internal injuries and even death if undetected. These beads are associated with thousands of emergency […]
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 […]
