National Youth Sports Safety Month is held each April. While youth sports offer a great way to get exercise while learning about teamwork and discipline (and having fun!), they can also come with sports injuries. While some injuries such as broken bones are typically obvious, overuse injuries like tendinitis might be less apparent. In this […]
Distracted Driving and Work Zone Awareness
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. National Work Zone Awareness Week also takes place in April. Distracted driving in work zones creates a dangerous situation for everyone on the road. In this article, we’ll discuss work zone risks and distracted driving. Work Zone Crashes 891 individuals died in work zone crashes in 2022. 94 highway […]
Protecting Your Family at Home: Window Falls
Windows are one of the top hidden hazards in the home. SafeKids Worldwide reports that falling out of windows results in an average of 3,300 injuries and 8 fatalities in children age 5 and younger each year. Window Safety Week raises awareness of the safety hazards presented by windows and how to prevent accidental window […]
Playground Safety: The Crumb Rubber Debate
Playground safety is a critical concern for parents and caregivers. Falls are the leading cause of playground-related injuries. Having safe playground surfaces allows kids to explore while preventing injuries. One widely used playground surfacing material is crumb rubber made from recycled tires. The material offers several benefits, but there has been some debate about long […]
Poisoning Prevention: Protect Your Family from Hidden Dangers
Poisoning is a major household hazard that affects people of all ages. However, it poses a particular risk to children, older adults, and pets. Many everyday household items like cleaning supplies, medications, and even plants contain chemicals that can be toxic if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. More than two million poisoning cases […]
