After a bicycle accident there are certain things that you need to do to protect your health and safety and your legal rights. Bike accident injuries can be very expensive, even if you do not think you are hurt immediately after your accident while your adrenaline is still pumping. Take these steps to ensure that […]
Accident Prevention Highlight: Safety Glass Invented by Accident
April 24, 2015 By
The discovery that led to the creation of safety glass was an accident in itself. It was 1903 and French chemist, Edouard Benedictus, was working in his laboratory when he accidentally knocked a glass flask off its shelf. The flask crashed to the floor and shattered, but it did not send sharp shards flying. In […]
Safety Breakthrough: Nine 2011 Vehicles with No Driver Deaths
February 23, 2015 By
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found nine 2011 model vehicles that had no recorded deaths of drivers. It is an amazing accomplishment in motor vehicle safety. Just eight years ago there were no models that had zero recorded deaths. And deaths are down substantially, overall. The last study, in […]
Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season
December 10, 2014 By
Shopping for children’s gifts can be hectic and confusing. Getting an early start can make it easier and reduce the stress, but even if you are shopping at the last minute you cannot forget to take safety into account. There are just too many dangerous and defective toys on the market to let it slide. […]
Oh Christmas Tree
November 28, 2014 By
Thinking about setting up a Christmas tree? Take a moment to learn more about tree traditions and ways to celebrate safely with this Christmas tree safety infographic. Christmas Tree Safety Infographic Recap Celebrating the winter holidays by decorating your home with an evergreen is an ancient and alive tradition. But this holiday tradition should come […]
Kitchen Fires are Three Times More Likely on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2014 By
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the number of cooking fires that occur on Thanksgiving Day is three times the average number of daily cooking fires. It makes sense when you consider the fact that Thanksgiving meals are more complicated than the average meal and for some people Thanksgiving is the only […]
Using Space Heaters Safely
November 12, 2014 By
Space heaters are meant to provide supplemental heat in homes and buildings that have a permanent primary heat source. When used properly, they can improve comfort dramatically without having to raise the temperature in unused areas of the house. They can also help keep the peace when household members cannot agree on a comfortable temperature. […]
Product Liability Accidents
October 20, 2014 By
Defective products can cause virtually any type of accident. Car accident victims, drug injury victims, and those who are injured on-the-job are among the many who often discover that their injuries were actually caused by a defective product, and their lawsuit will fall under product liability. In some cases it is obvious, but sometimes it […]
Safety in the Home: Electric Cords and Outlets
October 13, 2014 By
We spend most of our time surrounded by electric cords and outlets. It’s something you may not think about often, but every cord and every outlet poses a danger if it is faulty or used improperly. By being observant and developing good habits, you can minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, and accidents such […]
