Safety Articles

200 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By following these safety tips when using fireworks:

Many long-haul truckers may find themselves driving through areas experiencing extreme heat in the summer. In fact, truckers driving through the Southwest can expect average temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter during these months.

With the return of warm weather, everyone – including the family pet – is likely to be spending more time outdoors in the coming months. But pet owners need to be especially cautious, as insects like fleas and ticks can pose a serious health risk to dogs, cats and other animals during the spring and summer.

Wow! What a scorcher! You knew it was going to be a hot day, but with this humidity it has to be 105oF outside. You reach for that power tool to finish your job and start to feel lightheaded. It’s probably because you haven’t eaten much this morning. You can make it until lunch! Time […]

You don’t have to be an expert to create a beautiful yard that makes your neighbors green with envy. With a little knowledge and the right equipment for the job at hand, you can easily enjoy a healthy, green lawn.

For many families, backyard fun in the sun involves the swimming pool. Experts recommend setting the stage for swimming safety before a single bathing suit ever gets wet.

Did you know that four million workers go to work each day in damaging noise? Ten million people in the U.S. already have a noise-related hearing loss.

The grass can be greener on your side of the fence if you heed these eight hints on making the most of mowing.

As the weather warms, Americans are turning their attention to spring cleaning, as well as outdoor projects. Here are a few tips to make your spring cleaning safer.

Before beginning any do-it-yourself projects or repairs it is a good idea to review some plumbing safety basics. By following some basic safety methods and precautions you can avoid injury and complete your projects successfully.