Button batteries are those little round batteries you might know as watch batteries, but they are found in many household items. They are often the size of a coin or smaller. These little batteries are another one of life’s hidden dangers that parents have to watch out for. They can kill your child or pet […]
Football Safety: Theodore Roosevelt and the Forward Pass
January 15, 2016 By
With the release of the movie “Concussion”, American football is dealing with some difficult issues. The long-term harm to players, caused by repeated head trauma, can no longer be denied or downplayed. Many professional players now say they do not want their kids to play and some say they would forbid it. While the sport […]
The Dangers of Underride Accidents
January 13, 2016 By
Any accident involving a large commercial truck can be a massive and devastating crash. Underride accidents cause some of the worst injuries. Decapitation is the biggest danger in an underride accident. Although there is no way to completely prevent all truck accidents, underride can be prevented with adequate safety equipment installed on big rigs. Rear […]
Top 5 Most Dangerous Accidents of 2015
January 4, 2016 By
2015 was a dangerous year for many around the world. We’ve rounded up the most dangerous accidents of 2015 to highlight some of the situations you may want to avoid in the future. Mecca Hajj Stampede On September 24, 2015, more than 2,200 pilgrims were killed in a stampede during the Hajj in Mina, Mecca, […]
AAA Expects Over 100 Million Year-End Holiday Travelers in 2015
December 30, 2015 By
The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects more than 100 million Americans to travel for the year-end holidays in 2015. If the prediction is correct, it will be the highest number on record. More than 90% of travelers will be driving, which means you need to be extra vigilant on the roads this year, whether you […]
Most Accident Prone Toys Ever Made
December 28, 2015 By
We can only hope that children’s toys are improving and that obviously dangerous toys will stop making it onto store shelves. At least we now have vastly improved system for recalling toys and making the public aware of recalls. Toy recalls are a year-round event, but the holidays always seem to bring to mind the […]
Healthy Holiday Tips
December 24, 2015 By
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but they can also be a big blow to your health. The stress and disruption of your normal routines can ruin your holiday cheer and weaken your immune system, setting you up for a nasty January virus. Don’t Forget to Eat Now is not the […]
Holiday Driving Safety: When One Drink is More Than You Think
December 23, 2015 By
Whether you are going out for the holidays or hosting celebrations in your home, if alcohol is involved you need to know a little more about the alcohol content in the beverages you may be consuming or serving to your guests. If you have always judged alcohol consumption by the number of drinks, your estimations […]
Holiday Hosting Checklist
December 22, 2015 By
With everything that’s on your mind this time of year, it’s nice to have a little cheat sheet to help keep you on track with your hosting plans. You can print this checklist to have on-hand, or use it as prompts for your own personalized list. Food Know when you need to start thawing the […]
