Kids in Hot Cars: A Preventable Tragedy

On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. In both 2018 and 2019, the National Safety Council reported that 53 children died from being left in a hot vehicle. This may not sound like many deaths, but since 1998, 1,048 children have perished […]

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Texting and Driving Can Have Devastating and Far-Reaching Consequences 

Even though April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the National Safety Council wants you to prioritize roadway safety and keep each other safe on the road all the time. In an era where smartphones are ubiquitous, the temptation to stay connected at all times is a challenge and for many of us the temptation […]

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Summer Safety Tips: Fireworks Safety

Fireworks and fireworks safety go together like hotdogs and hamburgers! Summertime is upon us and for many it’s a time for families and friends to gather and watch the sky light up with fireworks. It’s also that time of the year when we hear about injuries sustained from unsafe practices related to improper handling of […]