Falls are the primary contributor to injury-related deaths for older Americans, which is why Falls Prevention Awareness Week is so important. Apart from the physical and financial toll of rehabilitation and the pain endured from a fall, the fear of falling can also significantly diminish quality of life. Fear may cause someone to restrict activities...
For most of us the Labor Day holiday is a time for relaxation and enjoying the last bit of summer. If you have fun Labor Day plans, follow these safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday. Water Safety: If you’re going to be near water, ensure that everyone knows how to swim....
Some say this is the “most wonderful time of the year” in Texas. No, not back-to-school time, but the beginning of high school football season! We look forward to hearing the crash of football pads, the roar of the crowd and the band playing the school fight song. And in Texas high school stadiums can...
My social media feed is filling up with pictures of kids moving into fully decked-out dorm rooms. I know my friends have been shopping online and organizing for months to make sure their kids are set up for a successful first year of college. Here are some safety tips for online dorm shopping to avoid...
It’s National Electrical Safety Month according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. Each year in May, the ESFI campaigns to remind us of electrical safety issues at home and at work. Here are some of the key points to remember about electrical safety awareness: Make sure to turn off the power source before working with...
With so many people in one place, a workplace can be an easy target for thieves, vandals and other criminals. Taking a few security measures can increase safety for everyone and deter criminal activity. Common Sense Precautions If you know a majority of people at your company or in your building, you may not take...
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Not a topic most of us want to think about, but it is an important one to be aware of. The established “national month” for this topic is a good time to educate yourself and learn what you can do to help prevent it and protect your family....
New Year’s Eve parties are a fun way to wrap up the holiday season and ring in the new year. The various ways we celebrate can create safety issues, so keep in mind the following tips to stay safe on New Year’s Eve. Fireworks Safety Playing with fire can create dangerous situations. Always keep in mind...
Continuing on the National Preparedness Month theme for September, we now turn to home security after a storm. The storm may have passed, but what if electricity or water service is out? How do you keep your home and family safe in these conditions? Secure Your Home If high winds damaged windows or doors, make...
How do you know about criminal activity in your neighborhood or area? Staying connected to neighbors and local authorities is a good way to get information about what is going on. There are also sites that you can use to search for crime in your zip code. Knowledge is Power One way to stay on...
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