Warm Up First, Stretch Last The old recommendation was to stretch before exercise and other physical activity. That has changed. You do want to warm up before working out or playing sports. Stretching should come after your workout. If you stretch before, you will have less strength and will not perform as well. You want […]
November 2014 – Accident Statistics
November 4, 2014 By
By November of each year many states across North America have seen their first snowfall. This means there’s likely been a jump in traffic, truck, and pedestrian accidents. This cold weather also means an increase in slip and fall accidents – as sidewalks and streets become icy. Most, if not all, of these accidents could […]
Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise
November 3, 2014 By
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the number of people who died in truck accidents in 2012 was 12% higher than in 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 3,921 people died in large truck accidents in 2012 and 104,000 were injured. 73% of those injured and killed were […]
Make Sure the Blood and Guts You Decorate with This Halloween Aren’t Your Own
October 31, 2014 By
It wouldn’t be Halloween without jack-o’-lanterns. For many families, carving the pumpkin together is a beloved tradition. Don’t make a trip to the emergency room, or the day you burned the house down, part of your family’s Halloween lore. Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips Prepare your area by laying out some newspaper for the messy stuff […]
Halloween: Hosting Trick-or-Treaters Safely
October 30, 2014 By
When you think about Halloween safety, it’s easy to overlook the hazards on your own front porch and in your yard, especially those that you have grown accustomed to and see every day. You can help prevent accidents and injuries on your property by looking at the setting with fresh eyes, and considering what might […]
Halloween: Trick or Treating Safely
October 29, 2014 By
About twice as many kids and teenagers are hit by cars and killed on Halloween than other days of the year. That doesn’t mean that your child should be forced to sit at home while everyone else is out trick or treating. Following some basic safety guidelines can greatly reduce the risk that your child […]
Avoiding the Real Horror of Halloween – Safety Tips for Motorists
October 28, 2014 By
Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for pedestrians. More than twice as many child pedestrian are killed in pedestrian accidents on Halloween than other days of the year. It’s a dangerous night for motorists, too, with intoxication playing a role in a large portion of Halloween accidents. If you are driving on Halloween, […]
Time Change Safety
October 28, 2014 By
November 2 is the end of Daylight Savings Time in 2014. If you are like most people, you look forward to the hour gained and the chance to get a little extra sleep. It’s not just a novelty. Going back to Standard Time has real health and safety benefits. For instance, when we return to […]
Halloween: Party Food Safety
October 27, 2014 By
No one wants their Halloween party to be remembered as the one that made everyone sick last year. Whether your party is for children, adults-only, or a mixed group, some basic food safety is always in order. It only takes a little forethought and planning to pull it off, and you’ll be glad you did. […]
