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Weekly Safety Tip: DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THE DANGER ZONE!Stay in the Safe Zone With These Back to School TipsIn many states schools are either back in session or about to begin. Keep a watchful eye out for children as they walk, ride or bike to school. As motorists we are to obey all traffic laws and speed limits at all times, especially in and around school zones. As adults we must educate our children on safe traveling to and from school. Weekly Safety Tip: Seven Part Safety CheckIt’s the height of summer travel and the roads are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re going around the block or across the country take a moment before starting your trip, to make sure your vehicle is ‘ready to roll'. Weekly Safety Tip: Utilities and Structure Safety After a Flood Once you return to a flood-affected home, make sure the gas and electric service is off. Weekly Safety Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Becoming a Carjacking VictimThe National Safety Council suggests the following techniques to reduce the chances of becoming a carjacking victimWeekly Safety Tip: Be Careful! Summer Sun and Fun Can Be Life ThreateningFeel as if you’ve been cooped up indoors all winter? Summer has officially arrived and you can’t wait to get outdoors and have fun. If you anticipate being outside for prolonged periods of time, check your local weather forecast to see how high the temperature and humidity is expected to rise and take the necessary precautions to avoid heat stroke. [Replication or Save Conflict] Weekly Safety Tip: KEEP THE HOT AIR OUTStaying Cool During the Dog Days of SummerGas prices are rising, food prices are rising, and the thermometer is rising. Stay cool without breaking the bank! Reduce your air conditioning costs by keeping your A/C running at peak performance. Weekly Safety Tip: Driving in the RainLosing control of your car on wet pavement is a frightening experienceWeekly Safety Tip: Using Fireworks SafelyJune is National Safety MonthIn 2006, an estimated 9,200 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, 36 percent of whom were under 15 years old. Weekly Safety Tip: Sun and Heat ExposureJune is National Safety MonthDuring late spring and summer many people like to spend time outside in the sun for fun or work. But overexposure to the sun can damage the skin and could cause skin cancer. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash are possible when your become overexerted in the heat. Put your health first in order to enjoy the summer. Weekly Safety Tip: No Call Is More Important Than Someone's LifeJune is "National Safety Month"; Dangers of Cell Phone Use While DrivingAn estimated 28 percent of all traffic crashes – or 1.6 million each year – are caused by drivers using cell phones and texting. Weekly Safety Tip: Protect Yourself... Wear a Helmet!What do bicycling, horseback riding, baseball and in-line skating have in common? Helmets! Weekly Safety Tip: Be Aware And Use Care When LiftingJune is "National Safety Month"; Preventing Overexertion at Work and HomeOverexertion is the leading cause for non-fatal injuries in the United States Weekly Safety Tip: Don't Just Glance, Look! Summer SafetyFatalities between motorists and motorcycle riders have increased 131% between 1998 and 2008. Weekly Safety Tip: Top Cause of Work-Related InjuriesMotor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion annually in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity. They also drive up the cost of workers' compensation, Social Security, and private health and disability insurance. In addition, they increase the company overhead involved in administering these programs. Weekly Safety Tip: Portable Generator Safety TipsPortable generators offer lifesaving benefits when outages affect your home or business.If you plan on using an emergency generator, it’s essential that you take precautions for your safety and the safety of those working to restore power. Weekly Safety Tip: Sharing the Road with BicyclesNational Bike MonthThe best way to educate motorists on bicyclists' rights to the road is to ride respectfully and have facts on your side. Here are some resources for cyclists and drivers on sharing the road. Weekly Safety Tip: Indoor Air QualityMay is "Clean Air Month"There is good news and bad news about indoor air. Weekly Safety Tip: Playground SafetyNational Playground Safety WeekEach year more than 200,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms because of playground injuries. Many playground injuries can be prevented. Use this guide to examine your children's playground so that they can run, jump, swing and slide to their heart's content—safely. Weekly Safety Tip: We're Not Alone on the RoadWe're Not Alone; Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with other motoristsWith more than 200 million licensed drivers in the United States, motorists are seldom traveling alone. Weekly Safety Tip: Jump Start a Weak or Dead Automobile Battery CorrectlyIt is important that jump starting a vehicle be done properly. When a motor vehicle battery fails, a jump start often is the best short term way to get the motor going. Weekly Safety Tip: Roadway Work Zone SafetyNational Work Zone Safety Awareness WeekIn 2003 there were 1,028 people killed and 40,637 people injured in work zone crashes. Of the 1,028 people
killed in work zones, 862 were in construction zones, 79 were in maintenance zones, 21 were in utility zones,
and 66 were in an unknown type of work zone. Weekly Safety Tip: Avoiding Carpal Tunnel SyndromeAre You At Risk For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repeating the same motion over and over. Packers, painters, assembly-line workers, cashiers and people who work at computer keyboards all day are at risk for developing this condition. CTS is one of the leading claims for workers’ compensation. Weekly Safety Tip: What to Do When Your Brakes FailDo not be tempted to drive your vehicle, no matter how slowly, without brakes! Having your brakes fail while you are driving is a dangerous and horrifying experience, especially when you
are traveling on an interstate highway or other high-speed roadway. Weekly Safety Tip: Getting Rid of Pests With PesticidesPoison Prevention Week: March 15 - March 21Pesticides are potential hazards in many buildings because they are widely used to reduce many household pests, including those associates with indoor plants, pets and wood and woolen products, and because they are tracked in from the outdoors. Weekly Safety Tip: Are You Driving Drowsy? Don't Snooze and Lose.Are you Driving Dorwsy? Don't Snooze and Lose.Driving while sleepy is a dangerous combination. Drowsy driving can be as fatal as driving under the influence of alcohol. Like alcohol, sleepiness slows your reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment and increases your risk of a collision. Being awake for 18 hours is equivalent to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% which is considered legally drunk. Weekly Safety Tip: Carbon Monoxide PoisoningPoison Prevention Week: March 15 - March 21Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the blood to the rest of the body. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels. |
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