August 9, 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics Stresses Importance of Emergency Preparedness in Schools Injured students? According to current estimates from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), approximately 10% to 25% of childhood injuries occur while the child is in school. In the AAP’s newly updated policy statement entitled “Individual Medical Emergencies Occurring at School”, the academy stresses how important it is for schools to be prepared for an … Read More »
August 4, 2022 Back to School Safety Checklist for Kids and Teens The new school year is nearly upon us, which means now is the perfect time for parents and caregivers to brush up on some important back to school safety topics. Every year, the National Safety Council (NSC) compiles a list of useful tips on how families with children can keep their loved ones safe and … Read More »
July 31, 2022 Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month This August Vision disorders make it difficult for people to interact with the world around them. According to Prevent Blindness, one of the nation’s leading eye health and safety organizations dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight, untreated eye diseases and conditions in children become more difficult to repair as time progresses. In some instances, they also … Read More »
July 22, 2022 New and Improved Child Seat Safety Standards The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a final ruling on important updates to testing standards for child safety seats. These updates seek to provide children with more comprehensive protection during an accident, particularly in the case of a side-impact collision. According to the NHTSA, the new ruling is a significant advance in … Read More »
July 17, 2022 Important Alert: New National Suicide Prevention Hotline Number Since 2005, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a life-saving resource to people who are experiencing emotional distress, substance abuse or a suicidal crisis. Although the hotline’s previous number (1-800-273-8255) will remain operational, 988 has now been designated as a new, three-digit code that users can call or text in order to be connected … Read More »
July 13, 2022 How Does the Traveling Employee Doctrine Affect Remote and Hybrid Workers? The United States has been going through a transition towards options for remote and hybrid work environments. For many, this has led to opportunities for career change, flexibility in schedule, and balancing of professional and personal life. It has also brought up questions as to when certain employees are on-the-clock, in the scope of work, … Read More »
July 12, 2022 Facebook Facing Lawsuits Alleging the Company Endangers Children Just last month, a 22-year-old Florida woman sued Facebook and its parent company, Meta Platforms Inc. The plaintiff is claiming that the two companies prey on young users in order to bolster their advertising sales and increase revenue. This is not the first lawsuit to allege that Facebook, Meta and similar tech companies exploit young … Read More »
June 29, 2022 Who Are the Victims of Tractor-Trailer Accidents? Tractor-trailers are a leading cause of severe road injuries and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the vast majority of victims of fatal accidents are occupants of smaller vehicles sharing the road with tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. The remaining victims are almost equally divided between occupants of the tractor-trailer, pedestrians, … Read More »
June 24, 2022 Safety Tips for Celebrating this 4th of July As people around the country prepare to ring in the July 4th holiday, remember: staying safe needs to be a number one priority. There is no shortage of traveling, fireworks, swimming, and cooking during Independence Day, but with each of these fun, family and friend-oriented activities comes a few associated dangers. Check out some of … Read More »
