October is Fire Prevention Month. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. These days, Fire Prevention Week and Month are focused on raising fire safety awareness for communities across America. The 2020 campaign is called “Serve Up […]
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 […]
Understanding the Risk of COVID-19 in the Workplace
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has created a hazard recognition resource for the risk to employees from COVID-19. OSHA has divided job tasks into four risk exposure levels, ranging from very high risk to lower risk. Worker risk can depend on the industry as well as the need for contact with individuals who […]
Home Safety: Have a Plan and Avoid Hidden Hazards
Whether you’re an essential worker, sheltering in place, or slowly returning to your normal work environment, these simple safety steps recommended by the United States Consumer Product and Safety Commission can help you and your loved ones stay safe at home. Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to […]
