Spring has definitely sprung. I can tell because my lawn is growing like crazy and it’s time to cut it yet again, so it’s a great time to review a few lawn mower safety tips.
Cut the Risk out of Mowing Your Lawn
April 24, 2012
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The Six Rungs of the Safety Ladder
March 27, 2012
Ladder safety is probably not something most of us give much thought. After all, a ladder is a fairly simple tool. But the simplicity of this tool is exactly what makes it easy to take for granted.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries relating to ladders occur annually in the U.S. That’s a lot of injuries involving such a simple tool. Maybe we could all benefit from a review of ladder safety tips.
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Deer in the Headlights: 6 Tips to Avoid an Accident with Our Furry Friends
November 16, 2011
According to Car-Accidents.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are approximately 1.5 million car crashes each year as a result of deer. Deer are especially active during fall, which coincides with their mating season. Although we cannot stop deer from entering roadways at inopportune times, there are steps we can take to diminish the chance of having an accident if a deer crosses our path while driving.
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Posted by John Tessier
Be Ready, Be Safe
November 11, 2011
My community experienced an F4 tornado on November 10, 2002. Unfortunately there were two deaths in the community but there could have been many more. The local cinema was full of people out for a movie on a Sunday afternoon. Cinema employees moved everyone to the safest part of the building when the warning alarms were sounded.
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Posted by Cheryl Yearling
Six Tips for a Safe Halloween
October 21, 2011
With Halloween around the corner, there are sure to be ghouls and goblins knocking on doors and demanding sugary treats. Below are some tips to keep these little “monsters” safe while out trick-or-treating.
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