One of the biggest moments in a teenager’s life is getting their driver’s license, but far too many young drivers are injured or killed in car accidents each year. According to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a global non-profit organization tasked with preventing childhood injury through research, community outreach, legislative advocacy and media awareness campaigns, car[…]

According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), e-bike, e-scooter, and hoverboard injuries and fatalities are on the rise. In commemoration of last month’s National Fire Prevention Week, the commission is reminding Americans with micromobility products to be cautious and safe while using them. E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have become[…]

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden dangers in the home. Tragically, nearly half of the incidents that involve children and corded window coverings result in fatalities. Even though corded window covers such as blinds, drapes, and shades create significant entrapment and strangulation hazards[…]

The spooky season is officially upon us. Halloween may be all about dressing up in fun costumes, trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns, but remember: accidents still happen. To reduce preventable injuries, the National Safety Council (NSC) first began encouraging Americans to observe Halloween Safety Month every October since the 1970s. To have the best — and[…]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long-recognized electricity as a significant work-related hazard. To mitigate known risk factors, it is critical that organizations determine useful strategies to ensure that every worker gets home safely at the end of the day. Electrical Hazards in the Workplace Employees are exposed to occupational dangers every day.[…]