It’s that time of year again. Time to buy your kids a new set of clothing, shoes, backpacks, books, supplies and the thousand and one other things kids need to go back to school. Unfortunately, this also is the time of year when childhood injuries begin rising again and remain high throughout the school year.
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It goes without saying that electricity kills – and injures. For construction workers, the risk of electrocution is especially high due to the fact that you are surrounded by power tools, heavy machinery, large electrically-powered construction vehicles, and unfinished electrical systems every day. Per OSHA, of the 991 construction fatalities in 2016, 82 of them
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If you are an old movie and classic TV buff, you likely enjoy the vintage comedies. The ne’er-do-well hero invariably trips over something and splatters himself all over the floor or sidewalk in an elaborately choreographed fall in front of a horrified, but secretly amused, group of spectators. You probably add your own snickers to
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Over the past several weeks we have discussed some things you can do to keep your kids safe at the beach or swimming pool, while on a family vacation or camping trip , or at their summer camp. This week we want to focus on childhood home safety issues. Unfortunately, your children face more potential danger at home
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The dog days of summer are upon us and the beach looks even more inviting than usual. Time to grab those swimsuits, sandals and beach towels and head out for some cool ocean breezes and refreshing water. Before giving yourself up to sand, surf and sun, however, take a few minutes to consider these beach
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Over 1 million Americans become new campers each year and millions more continue to enjoy this back-to-nature experience that provides fun, togetherness and recreation for your entire family, including Fido. Here are the top camping safety tips for ensuring that your family’s outdoor adventure is safe as well as fun. Choose the Right Venue
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If your family is like most, “road trip” are the most exciting and beloved words in the English language. The freedom. The fun. The adventure. The great outdoors. The togetherness. What’s not to love? Before you take off on your marvelous vacation, however, spend a while planning ahead to ensure that your trip lives up
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Ah, summer camp. New friends. New adventures. Swimming, horseback riding, archery, crafts, s’mores around the campfire. What’s not to love? But if your child is heading off to camp this summer, you want to make sure that (s)he’ll be just as safe and healthy there as (s)he is at home. Since camp counselors and other
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With the summer heat building over most of America, the problem of children left unattended in hot cars once again takes center stage. While you would never deliberately leave your child in a hot car, an alarming number of adults inadvertently do so because they forget or fail to realize that a child is in
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Next week is the 4th of July, and with America’s birthday come the firecrackers and fireworks that celebrate it. There’s no denying that fireworks are beautiful, exciting and fun to watch and use. But as marvelous as fireworks can be, they also pose a serious danger to your children. On average, fireworks and firecrackers injure
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