Sunny skies and warm weather are some amazing perks of summer, but they can quickly become dangerous if we don’t take the correct precautions. Heatstroke can occur when the body overheats as a result of prolonged heat exposure or strenuous activity in high-temperature weather. Heatstroke symptoms may appear in the form of high body temperatures,…
As the weather is warming up and some states begin to enter their COVID-19 recovery plans, the gleam of summer is beginning to shine through. However, there are still risks present in our daily activities. June is National Safety Month, and this year the National Safety Council is shining the spotlight on unique challenges including…
Happy National Running Day to all the runners across the country! If you’re getting tired of staying in your house all day and just need a reason to go outside for some fresh air, National Running Day is on June 3rd. National Running Day is all about runners affirming their passion for running and getting…
Recently, healthcare workers are being worked extremely hard as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers are pulling long shifts with few breaks. Home healthcare workers who visit patients’ homes become more crucial as hospitals are at capacity and nursing homes remain on lockdown as a coronavirus safety measure. Challenges…
While some of us wake up every day to cope with the coronavirus pandemic while social distancing from our homes. 18 million healthcare workers wake up every day and have to face COVID-19 directly in their place of work. As they bravely do their jobs, they face an unprecedented global emergency, a lack of resources…
St. Louis, Missouri. Detroit, Michigan. Baltimore, Maryland. What do all three of these places have in common? Crime. Living or traveling to these places can put your personal safety at risk, as these cities have some of the highest crime rates in the nation. St. Louis, Missouri alone has a violent crime rate of 2,082…
It seems that nowadays, everywhere you look, there is another story about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the dangers it carries. As of right now, the United States currently has thousands of cases and the numbers continue to grow. It can become overwhelming and stressful to look at all the headlines and try to discern…
Whether you’re going to the stadium, or staying put on your buddies’ couch to watch this year’s Super Bowl, it can be a dangerous time on the road and at home. Studies show that drinking violations by repeat drunk drivers ordered to stay sober jumps an average of 22% on Super Bowl Sunday, compared to…
Extreme weather during the winter can be frightening. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new driver or an experienced one, you never know what’s going to happen when the temperatures plummet, snow begins to fall, and the roads become icy. Fortunately, you don’t need to be at the mercy of the elements when it comes…
With winter upon us, power outages can become more than a mere inconvenience. Depending upon where you live, a power outage in the winter can make your home feel like a freezer. Ff the outage drags on for hours or days, the situation could actually turn into a safety issue. Water pipes can freeze, food…