Improve Safety By Ensuring Your Deck Is Adequately Supported
If your residence has a deck, then you owe it to yourself and any guests to verify the security of the structure so that a terrible injury can’t occur. To do that, you might think about putting into practice some of the safety precautions discussed in a new report. Before you have guests over or… read more
Use Eyewear To Prevent Exposure To Myriad Dangers
One of the designations being afforded to October is National Eye Injury Prevention Month, and as a means to observe the holiday, a new report has come out relating some important safety precautions from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Maryland. Make sure that you’re taking some of these precautions to protect yourself from harm. The… read more
Don’t Suffer Injuries As You Trim Trees This Fall
Now that fall is just about here, many citizens of California will turn to conducting yard work around their homes. This should be done in a way that limits exposure to injury, but there’s one type of home care that is potentially more dangerous than just about any other activity: tree trimming. Many people enter… read more
Realtors Should Take Steps To Secure Their Own Safety
Realtors could be placed in danger due to the very nature of their jobs. They’re putting themselves out there in an unknown environment and trusting that the persons who drop into an open house or who schedule an appointment are who they say they are. To curtail potential threats, a new report relates some important… read more
Ensure Memorial Day Safety On The Road Or At Home
No matter where you go or what you do for Memorial Day, you absolutely must make sure that you’re ensuring safety at every turn. Whether you’re traveling or inviting guests into your home for a get-together, you could certainly benefit from some of the safety tips included in a new report. Let’s start with the… read more
Parents Face Injury Risks From Their Own Kids
We often take to this blog to warn consumers about trending circumstances which can lead to injuries. Whether it be a defective product, an inattentive driver, or some other type of hazardous situation, the potential for injury in our modern day society could be endlessly explored. But there’s one type of injury that goes largely… read more
Understand The Threats That Might Cause an Injury In Your Home
A report found in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine illuminates some of the biggest hazards found in households across America. Consumers concerned about maintaining safety for themselves and their children should take note. By analyzing accident data between 2000 and 2008, the persons behind the study were able to determine that, on average, 30,000… read more
Fingers Severed During South El Monte Tug of War
An incident that took place this week at South El Monte High School’s shows us that tug of war contests are not as harmless as many might think. During this particular event, the rope being used actually snapped during the competition. Unfortunately, the rope had been wrapped tight around the hands of two seniors, and… read more
Mud Run Sponsors Sued By Those Injured Along the Course
A recent lawsuit casts a light on the dangers of a trend that one could argue has swept the nation as of late: the proliferation of obstacle courses in which people brave the elements in a bid to outdo their fellow race participants. Such races typically find the runners facing down a host of obstacles… read more
Tips Provided to Offset Drowning Threat Posed to Potential Rescuers
A recent tragedy in Lynchburg, Virginia has cast a spotlight on a topic that many people probably haven’t thought about. If one were to see an individual drowning in a pool or some other body of water, the first likely reaction is to jump in and try to save that person. Unfortunately, without the proper… read more
Report Offers Hotel Safety Tips to Travelers
The summer travel season is coming to a close with students headed back to school, but for some, it’s not too late to get one last trip or one long weekend in before settling back into work for the year. One of the most important steps in planning a vacation is picking a hotel, but… read more
Alleged Celeb Hit and Run Shows Importance of Exchanging Information
Sometimes, the best way to draw attention to a serious issue affecting highway safety is to use a celebrity’s situation as a cautionary tale. The visibility of such persons can bring awareness to important subjects that might otherwise get overlooked by citizens across the country. This next report illustrates the importance of always remaining at… read more