In 2002 there were 2.4 million toxic ingestions, and more than half of these occurred in children younger than 6, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Children aged 18-36 months seemed to be at the highest risk, and for these toddlers, just one pill can be deadly. Be aware of these 7 […]
Category Archives: safety tips
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Nov
Nov
Current data suggests that falling asleep on the subway may be unwise, although this does not come as a surprise to most of us. The NYPD provided data that shows 21% of subway crime victims are sleeping. According to statistics released at the most recent MTA Transit & Bus Committee meetings, out of 1,600 reported […]
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Nov
Nov
Is Your Home Safely Prepared for Winter? Are you getting ready for winter? Are you pulling out your electric heaters or starting to turn on the heat? Have you already cleaned out your gutters so they are free of leaves? Check out our blog on how to get ahead of the winter freeze by prepping […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s never too early to start preparing for the heating season. Follow this checklist of tips for heating safety. Are you being safe when it comes to heating your home?: 1. Has your furnace been inspected and serviced recently? A furnace should be properly serviced at least once a year. 2. Has your chimney or […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’re driving a truck for employment or just on a long overnight trip, keep these tips in mind for your safety and the well-being of other travelers: 1. Buckle Up: It’s an old myth that good truck drivers don’t need to wear seatbelts. Everyone needs to wear a seatbelt. You could be the best […]
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Oct
Oct
Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, resulting in more than 25,000 fatalities in 2009, according to the National Safety Council. The risk of falling rises with age and is a serious issue for the elderly in homes and communities. Take time to remove fall hazards from your home or […]
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Oct
Oct
Halloween is right around the corner! You may have already picked out your child’s costume, carved your pumpkin, and bought all your Halloween candy for the neighborhood trick-or-treaters, but have you prepared your kids for safe trick-or-treating? Here are some simple safety tips for choosing the right costume, carving pumpkins with your kids, and trick-or-treating: […]
The leaves are beginning to fall and autumn has officially arrived! Although the changing of the leaves may be a pretty sight, it creates more yard work for us by cluttering up our lawns and yards and puts us at risk for injury. Consider the following safety tips to prevent injuries while performing yard work: […]
As Daylight Savings Time ends every year on the first Sunday of November, clocks are set back one hour and the sun goes down earlier. This year it falls on November 2nd. But besides remembering to set all your clocks back an hour, Daylight Savings Time serves as a reminder to check the batteries in […]
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Aug
Aug
Electrocution is one of the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace. Below are five safety tips you should take in your workplace, regardless of weather you work in the construction industry or in an office building: 1. Be Cautious with Electrical Extension Cords: Extension cords can’t be avoided. Be sure that extension cords are […]