According to Project Time Off, 55% of Americans did not use all of their paid vacation time in 2015. Does that mean we’re getting more done? No. Just the opposite. Failure to take time off decrease productivity and creativity. It’s bad for your health and your relationships. It is even bad for the entire country, […]
Safety During Heat Waves
August 31, 2016 By
At least four people have died in a heat wave in Philadelphia this month. Six heat-related deaths were reported in July, when a heat wave hit central and eastern U.S. One of those victims was a 12-year-old child who died of heat stroke while hiking in Arizona. There were an average of 618 heat-related deaths […]
Why You Shouldn’t Drive Slow in the Left Lane
August 30, 2016 By
The American news website, Vox, recently published a helpful video entitled, “Why you shouldn’t drive slowly in the left lane.” The video highlights the dangers of driving slow, including one study that found driving five miles per hour under the posted speed limit is more dangerous than driving five miles per hour over the limit. Vox […]
Motorcycle Accidents Explode Around Sturgis Bike Rally
August 2, 2016 By
With the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at last year’s statistics. In 2015, it was estimated that a record-breaking 1,000,000 people attended, according to Department of Transportation (DOT) traffic counts. Another record-breaking number from last year? Thirteen motorcycle accident deaths. The previous record was 11, […]
In-Vehicle Communication Technology is Not as Safe as You Think
July 5, 2016 By
The problem of distracted driving is plaguing the roads of America. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed as a result of distracted drivers (according to the official US government website for distracted driving: distraction.gov). Many people think that this problem can be avoided by using hands-free communication devices and other in-vehicle features. However, recent studies […]
Autonomous Car Moral Dilemma
June 29, 2016 By
No one wants to make a hard moral decision, but have you ever thought what would happen if a machine could make one for you? The idea becomes even more interesting, it seems, when that decision could be the difference between life and death. A study was recently published that shed light on how people […]
The Importance of Tire Safety
June 27, 2016 By
You may take tire maintenance for granted, but you really shouldn’t. Your car’s tires actually affect maneuverability, fuel economy, riding comfort, braking distance, and tire life. More important, your tires could cause a wreck and serious injuries. The following article is intended to inform you on why it’s important to maintain your tires, and what […]
National Safety Month is Here
June 13, 2016 By
Every day 107,000 injuries occur in the U.S. and the goal of National Safety Month is to reduce that number. Injury and death is a risk for everyone regardless of age, class, race, or location. So, this article is intended to raise awareness of the risk of serious injury and how to prevent it. Facts […]
How Dangerous is Baseball?
June 10, 2016 By
A Look at the Risks Involved with America’s Favorite Pastime Concerns about safety may not be a major factor for parents during baseball season, but not many people realize how dangerous the game of baseball can be. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 627,000 baseball-related injuries are treated every year. Many of these […]
