For most of us, getting gas is just an everyday part of life, but there are a couple of trends you should know, so that you can protect yourself from thieves. A purse snatching technique, known as “sliding” involves thieves who sneak into your car while you pump your gas, and physically take your belongings. […]
Graduated Driver Licensing for Teens
September 26, 2014 By
Graduated driver licensing (GDL) is a slowed-down licensing process for teens that eases them into full driving privileges over time, rather than granting full driving privileges all at once. It forces teens to gain driving experience under safer conditions, before allowing them to move on to riskier situations. The purpose is to reduce accidents and […]
Backup Cameras Soon to be Required in all New Vehicles
September 24, 2014 By
In March, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) passed a rule that will eventually require all new vehicles to be equipped with backup cameras. The cameras are meant to prevent back-over accidents. Small children and the elderly are at highest risk for being accidentally run over in a backup accident. According to the […]
Heart Attack: Quick Response Can Save a Life
September 19, 2014 By
In the event of a heart attack, immediate action can save your life and minimize the damage. Although we’ve all heard stories of false alarms, you should never dismiss heart attack symptoms or try to wait and see if they pass. Do not assume that you are not having a heart attack because you are […]
Defective BBQ Grill Accidents
September 18, 2014 By
Using common sense and basic safety precautions are imperative to preventing barbeque grill accidents and injuries, but even the most careful cook cannot predict or prevent accidents caused by grill defects. A defective grill can result in a fire or explosion causing severe burns and other injuries, and even catching your house on fire. If […]
Gun Safety for Kids
September 17, 2014 By
Even if you choose to not have guns in your home, teaching your child gun safety is a must. Kids can encounter guns in all sorts of settings, and if they understand gun safety a tragedy can be avoided. When kids see guns as forbidden and mysterious objects, they are more likely to be curious […]
Hunting Safety
September 15, 2014 By
Hunting seasons vary by state, by the type of animal, and by the type of hunting that is allowed. Hunting accidents are tragic accidents which are often fatal. The majority of hunting accidents are preventable, if everyone involved follows basic safety rules. Unfortunately, you cannot count on others to follow the rules, so you have […]
Webcam Safety – Protect Yourself from Ratting
September 11, 2014 By
Did you know that hackers can get into your computer, turn on your webcam and watch or record you without your knowledge? It is accomplished with the use of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) which can be used to access and control your webcam, as well as everything else on your computer. It can happen […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
September 9, 2014 By
September 9 is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. FASDs are a wide range of disorders caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, and the most severe can be fatal. FASDs can be prevented by abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy, but the greatest risk is during the first three months of pregnancy, […]
