Every year, approximately 1.6 million crashes are caused by cell phone use. This translates to one of every four accidents and over 3000 people killed. Distracted driving is actually more dangerous than drunk driving and six times more likely to cause an accident. Texting, talking on the phone, using navigation, and checking yourself in the [...]
Even as winter is drawing to a close, it is important to stay vigilant about the risks associated with the season. Depending on the region, some cities may see snow as late as April and sleet and ice are even more common. Even in areas where snow is a rarity, it is never too late [...]
Stress is an interesting phenomenon because, while everyone feels it some of the time, its impact and effect can vary drastically from person to person. It is widely agreed that some amount of stress can actually be beneficial in driving productivity and encouraging innovation, but it is important to be able to identify your personal [...]
Every year around the holidays, millions of Americans make plans to visit friends and family. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years represent three of the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. Since over 90% of this travel is done by personal vehicle, traffic patterns are often significantly affected. Congestion combined with the potential for reduced road safety [...]
Every year, emergency departments treat more than 200,000 children aged 14 and under for playground-related injuries, and about 61% of these injuries occur on public playgrounds. As the school year begins and the frequency of playground use increases, playground safety becomes especially important. Preparation and Awareness Safety preparation begins with maintenance. Make sure that playground [...]
Did you know that, on average, fire departments across the United States respond to over 358,000 house fires and 113,000 non-residential structure fires annually? Even more shocking is, in 2015, more than 1.3 million fires were reported resulting in $14.3 billion in property damage. While the number of structure fires has declined in the past [...]
With digital technology ever improving, the need for caution and security increases. And in the wake of recent breaches in cybersecurity at several large companies just this year, that need has never been more apparent. It is important to stay vigilant and knowledgeable about how to protect yourself and your computer. It can be difficult [...]
Finding a way to reduce the number of slips, trips, and falls your employees suffer can significantly improve workplace safety.
While a fresh snowfall creates quite the scenery, the cold and snowy season can also expose your organization to a variety of potential risks.
It's the holidays, the most wonderful time of the year! And with millions of families across the United States getting ready to tackle the decorating, here are some safety tips to keep in mind.