The American Burn Association hosts Burn Awareness Week during the first full week of February. The theme for 2022 is cooking safety. Did you know that cooking is the top cause of home fires? In this article, we’ll highlight cooking safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe. Prevent Cooking Fires Cook […]
Common Winter Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
Injuries often occur throughout the winter months, whether at home, work, or driving. Ice, sleet, snow, and the drop in temperature all contribute to some of the most common winter injuries. An injury can seriously disrupt your routines and your bank account. In this article, we’re discussing some of the most common injuries people experience […]
Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires This Winter
Approximately 2,900 dryer fires are reported annually in the United States. These fires can cause serious injuries and fatalities as well as property loss. The most common cause of dryer fires at 34% is failure to clean the dryer. These fires are more common in the fall and winter months. In this article, we’ll explain […]
Child Drowning Remains Serious Risk for Kids Under Five
The annual drowning and submersion report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the importance of water safety. The report found that child drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional fatality for children ages one to four. Exercise Extra Vigilance CPSC cautions parents and caregivers to be extra vigilant around water this summer, […]
Safe Sleep for Infants
Soft plush toys and blankets may be adorable, but sleeping infants shouldn’t cuddle up to them. A recent study by the journal Pediatrics found that allowing infants to sleep on soft bedding can be a risk factor for sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDS). This study examined more than 4900 SUID cases that occurred between 2011 […]
