New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities are due to speeding. Drivers ages 18-44 are most likely to be involved in speeding-related fatal crashes. The Dangers of Speeding Speeding puts everyone at risk. That includes people in other vehicles as well as pedestrians, cyclists, […]
The Importance of Proper Gas Storage: Avoiding Accidents and Injuries
Whether you need gas for your lawnmower or kerosene for your camp stove, it’s important to know how to store fuel safely. Improper storage can increase the risk of fire or accidental ingestion by a child or pet. It can also cause the fuel to degrade. Portable fuel containers can pose a major risk. If […]
Water Safety: Prevent Child Drownings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released its annual drowning and submersion report. Fatal drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries remain high for children under age 15; child drownings continue to be the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 years old. There were approximately 6,300 nonfatal drowning injuries treated in hospital emergency […]
Prevent Workplace Falls
According to the National Safety Council, the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls. In 2020, more than 42,000 individuals died due to falls at home and at work. Leading Cause of Workplace Injury For some working adults, falls can be the leading cause of death at the workplace, depending on the industry. […]
Tips for Better Grill Safety
Summer is here and many people are enjoying grilling weather. But before you start flipping burgers and kebabs, take a moment to consider your grill cleaning routine. Stainless steel or brass wire brushes were once very popular for removing stuck food from grill grates. Unfortunately, these brushes have small, sharp bristles that can break off […]
