Avoiding Injury

PPE for Firefighters: Staying Safe

Firefighters put their lives on the line everyday in order to save our lives, homes, and property. Their job is one of the most risky jobs there is. From going into burning buildings, breathing in smoke, and risking explosions and buildings falling, being a firefighter is dangerous. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, are items that

2022-04-18T16:37:23-04:00April 1st, 2022|Avoiding Injury, Workplace Safety|

Driving Safely with Children in the Car

Driving safely with children in the car can be very difficult because kids thrive on getting their parents' attention. This usually involves being loud, acting out, and tantrums. All of which can be hugely distracting for parents trying to concentrate on the road. Start safe riding early on by talking to your children about etiquette

2022-03-21T22:58:24-04:00March 25th, 2022|Avoiding Injury, Driving|

Cold Weather Car Maintenance

As we move into fall and then winter, it’s important to know basic cold weather car maintenance. The colder weather can affect your car in a lot of ways, so you need to be prepared. Stock your car with the correct emergency supplies as well as cold weather supplies. Always be careful to plan your

2021-11-29T14:05:33-05:00November 26th, 2021|Avoiding Injury, Cars|

The Basics of Defensive Driving

Defensive driving is one of the most important skills you can have on the road. The idea of defensive driving is that you take all precautions possible to keep yourself and others safer. It also takes into account not relying on other drivers to always make the best moves. There are several important aspects to

2021-11-29T13:39:24-05:00October 29th, 2021|Avoiding Injury, Car Accidents|

Pedestrian Safety Tips

It’s important to follow pedestrian safety tips to be as safe as possible on the road. Accidents involving pedestrians can be quite dangerous or even deadly. When walking anywhere near traffic, you need to make sure that you’ve very visible. Obey traffic rules at all times, and don’t make unexpected moves. Pay attention at all

2021-10-26T12:28:05-04:00October 15th, 2021|Avoiding Injury, Driving|

Halloween Safety Reminders

There are plenty of Halloween safety reminders to be aware of so that you can have a safe and fun night of trick-or-treating. The biggest threat to children on Halloween is cars. With so many kids out and about and excited, they are prone to forgetting basic road safety. Make sure that you and your

2021-10-07T08:06:18-04:00October 8th, 2021|Avoiding Injury, Personal Injury|