June 13, 2022 Observing National Safety Month This June, take some time to join the National Safety Council (NSC) in observing National Safety Month. This annual observance addresses key workplace safety and health topics in order to reduce the hundreds of thousands of preventable occupational injuries and fatalities that occur each year. For this year’s National Safety Month, the NSC is focusing … Read More »
June 9, 2022 Safeguard Yourself Against Skin Cancer Skin cancer, or the abnormal growth of skin cells, is the most common cancer in the United States. Typically resulting from exposure to the sun, there are three primary types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. As you and your loved ones enjoy spending time outdoors this summer, remember to … Read More »
June 6, 2022 The Dangers of Amusement Park Accidents Recently, a 14-year-old boy died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, he may not be the only fatality this year as amusement park season gets into full swing. Research shows there are nearly 12,000 emergency room visits in an average year due to amusement and water park injuries and … Read More »
June 2, 2022 Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones This Hurricane Season Every year, June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through October. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American consumers face increased risks for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, and fires associated with the influx of severe storms and hurricanes. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning One of the biggest risk factors for … Read More »
May 18, 2022 Safety Tips for Celebrating This Memorial Day Memorial Day, which commemorates those who served our country by making the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom, falls on Monday, May 30th. As Memorial Day also often marks the unofficial start to the summer season, millions of Americans will be barbecuing, swimming, and hitting the road to visit family and friends. After taking a … Read More »
May 16, 2022 May is National Bike Month: Bicycle Safety Tips First established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, this May is National Bike Month. National Bike Month aims to showcase the numerous benefits of bicycling while encouraging individuals who have never done it before to give it a try. Despite the many benefits and advantages that cycling can offer, it is … Read More »
May 14, 2022 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recognizes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With summer about to begin and temperatures steadily rising, the NHTSA is preparing for more motorists, including motorcyclists, to flood the American roadways. With research showing that motorcyclists are significantly overrepresented in traffic fatalities and traffic crashes each year, the NHTSA’s … Read More »
May 5, 2022 Ways to Guard Against Dump Truck Tip-Overs Dump trucks are easy to find on construction sites; they are used to transport various materials and go by several different names, including dumping trucks, dumper trailers and dump lorries. While they serve many useful purposes, they are also accompanied by major dangers, like the chance of a tip over and causing significant injuries or … Read More »
April 28, 2022 Keeping Demolition Workers Safe According to the most recent workplace fatality data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 78 demolition workers died while involved in site preparation contracting in 2020. The first phase of most major construction projects is site preparation, which is a type of demolition work. It involves clearing land from trees and debris, leveling ground … Read More »
