The sun is shining and your backyard is officially open for the season. Before you and your family head outside, follow this outdoor safety checklist to make sure there aren’t any dangers lurking in your yard. Double Check What’s in Your Garden Planning for a spring vegetable garden? Keep Fido out. Onions, tomatoes, chives[…]
Love Them or Hate Them, Cyclists Have Road Rights Every year, hundreds of bicyclists die in traffic accidents involving motor vehicles, and thousands more are injured, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Bicycling advocates say drivers can play a big role in reducing those grim statistics, paving the way for peaceful[…]
Cyclists Have Road Rights, and Responsibilities Bicyclists may feel they don’t have a fighting chance on the road, much less any friends riding in 4-ton steel cabins atop four wheels. Media reports tend to dwell on unpleasantries between motorists and bicyclists, notably road rage incidents. Nevertheless, safety experts say, it is possible for bicyclists[…]
It happens every year. The weather gets warmer, more people use outdoor grills – and incidents of grill-caused fires go up. Each year, outdoor grilling causes an average of 8,900 home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Gas grills cause more home fires than charcoal grills, the association adds. According to the Hearth, Patio[…]
Safety in the Summer Heat Never leave a living thing unattended in a motor vehicle! Heat related motor vehicle emergencies are entirely preventable, see below for ways to keep your loved ones safe. For other ways to help keep your family, friends, and pets safe this summer download our Hyperthermia brochure (English version or Spanish version) for lifesaving[…]
Pools, hot tubs/spas, and water playgrounds are great places to have fun, be active, or just relax. Learn how to stay healthy and safe when in the water this summer! Swimming is one of the most popular sports activities in the United States. Just 2.5 hours of physical activity per week, including water-based activity, has health benefits, no[…]
For many people yard work is a form of fun and enjoyment. Sadly, it is also a time of aches, pains and injuries. Know how to keep yourself safe while you are working outside by taking safety precautions and being aware of safety tips for working in the yard. Yard Chore Safety Tips The following safety[…]
QUICK TIPS Over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Most of the time, the car or truck driver, not the motorcyclist, is at fault. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don’t “recognize” a motorcycle – they ignore it (usually unintentionally). […]
According to a 2014 study from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 19.4 percent of gym enthusiasts are injured during CrossFit training, while 79.3 percent of track and field athletes experience injuries ranging stress fractures and tendinitis to muscles tears and shin splints. While exercise injuries are common when first starting out, there[…]
Did you know that certain soaps, glues, houseplants, and even breath mints can sicken a beloved pet? Here’s what else to watch for. Lilies, Holly, and Other Plants While any kind of plant material may upset your pet’s stomach, some are more dangerous than others. A few common ones that can make them sick[…]