Be Safe Out There!
Every month we provide tips for keeping people safe, both on the job and off. You may not like what you learn, but at least you’ll be aware of positive changes you could make. Here’s to healthier, safer living!
OSHA and NOAA Make Severe Weather Safety Resource
Each year, there are numerous severe weather events with damaging consequences to our communities, businesses, homes, and much more. To help the general public—especially businesses and their [...]
Safety Tips: How to Develop an Effective “Toolbox Talk”
A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion that focuses on a particular safety issue. These tools can be used daily to promote department safety culture as [...]
Mechanic Injured at Car Dealership: Recommendations on Prevention
In this piece, we'll examine a real-life workplace accident and what could have been done to prevent it from occurring, in hopes of preventing further accidents such [...]
Child Passenger Safety Week to Take Place This Month
To keep children safe on roads, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring Child Passenger Safety Week. Child Passenger Safety Week will take place the week [...]
Safety Alert: How to Stay Safe from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Transmitted by mosquitoes, EEE is the most dangerous virus spread by insects in North America. While only about seven people contract EEE a year in the United [...]
Safety Tips: Handling of Flammable Liquids
Statistics indicate that more than 21% of industrial fires and 15% of office fires start with the ignition of a flammable or combustible liquid. During a recent 4 year period. U.S. [...]