You work hard to ensure your children’s safety, but there is always something new to be aware of. Many parents are unsure of the recommendations on when they should replace a car seat or booster seat if they have been in a car accident. That’s understandable, because...
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Alabama is number two on the list of U.S. teen driver deaths
Do you have a teen driver in the family? Statistics from the Alabama Child Death Review System show that car accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths. Because teen drivers are involved in so many of these tragic accidents, the state is trying to find ways to...
Holiday travel means more drunk driving accidents
It’s probably no surprise that many people drink more during the holidays than at other times of the year. Holiday parties, family gatherings and work events give people plenty of chances to drink more than they should. Unfortunately, this increase in alcohol...
Should pedestrians be fined for texting and walking?
In Honolulu, a new law took effect in October regarding texting. But this time, the law is not aimed at drivers; it's targeting pedestrians.According to a recent article in the New York Times, police in Honolulu are now permitted to fine people up to $35 if they are...
How close are we to seeing self-driving cars on the roads?
Just by looking at the numbers, it's not difficult to see why so many people are looking forward to the prospect of self-driving cars. In 2015 alone, according to the most recent statistical data available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than...
What’s on OSHA’s 2017 list of commonly cited safety violations?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released their annual Top 10 workplace safety violations list. The top spot on the list is once again fall protection-general requirements.These requirements apply to construction workers and include...
How to keep your kids safe on Halloween
It’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Your children may have been thinking about it for weeks, but as a parent, it is good for you to do so as well. You want the holiday to be fun and safe. Read on for some easy tips on Halloween safety.Pedestrian safetyOctober...
Why do roofers have such a high death rate?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roofers have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. The data shows that there are 47.4 roofer deaths per 100,000 workers. This is much higher than the rate of many other construction worker deaths, which are...
Nursing home deaths a grim reminder of how we treat the elderly
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma impacted millions of people across the U.S., but one of the groups that was most severely affected is the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes. While nursing home neglect is all too common in our country, the egregious incidents...
Nurses are facing too much violence from patients
Most of us don’t think of nursing as a dangerous profession, but unfortunately, nurses in many places face more violence on the job than law enforcement personnel and prison guards. It has become an epidemic in American hospitals and clinics. Nurses’ aides and home...