78% of all teens say they have read a text message while driving, according to distraction.gov. And 71% of all teens admit to having sent a text message while driving. The new laws put in place on November 1, which bring a stiffer penalty for those caught talking on a hand-held device or texting while […]
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New Year’s Eve is about celebrating the anticipation of the New Year and starting fresh. However, a good time can turn into tragedy quickly if proper precautions aren’t taken. Every year, nearly 10,000 people are killed in drunk driving crashes, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The risk of sharing the road with a […]
Even though taking down the tree isn’t nearly as fun as putting it up, but it is just as important in terms of safety. The longer the tree stays up, the greater a fire hazard it becomes. Tips for When and How to Take Down the Tree • It is best to discard the tree […]
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In 2015, OSHA plans to create some new regulations while updating some old ones. Federal agencies released their Fall 2014 regulatory agendas. OSHA plans to issue three final rules in 2015: 1. Confined Spaces in Construction: Although OSHA already has confined space regulations for general industry, it does not have rules for the construction industry […]
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Adults ages 65 and older are responsible for 14% of traffic fatalities, and 17% of all pedestrian fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. So how do you know when your elderly loved one’s driving skills are being impaired and when it is time to take them off the road? Use this checklist […]
The holiday season is a time for alcohol excess. But now you don’t have to worry about leaving your car somewhere if you are too intoxicated to drive home, thanks to BeMyDD, a new cab service that dispatches a driver to meet you at your event and drive you and your vehicle back safely. A […]
Living in a multi-family building presents a number of wintertime challenges including health safety and heating and electrical safety. Here are some tips to keep your family healthy and safe in your apartment this winter: Health Safety • Spending more time in close contact with other people can increase your risk of illness. • Make […]
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You may be heading back to the city from your holiday festivities. Check out these safety tips for heading home from your holiday destination: 1. Avoid High Travel Days: the day after Christmas tends to be a pretty busy traffic day but since it is on a Thursday this year, traveling might be dispersed over the […]
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You may be like a lot of other Americans and have left some of your holiday shopping to the very last minute! That’s OK. Here are some holiday shopping safety tips to keep you calm and safe in the stores and online: Shopping in Stores • Never buy more than you can carry. If you […]
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You may be heading out to family or friends’ houses for the holiday. Follow these safety tips when traveling with little ones!: Before you Head Out: • Remove any bulky coats before placing your child in a car seat. Use a blanket to keep them warm for a long car ride. • Make sure everyone […]