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Back to school season is upon us. Many school officials, teachers, students, and families don’t know what this school year will look like, as the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting when and how students are returning to school. One thing everyone…
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Category: Education, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology
Tags: back to school, children, computer attack, cyber attack, cyber risk, cyberbulling, cybersecurity, e-mail spoof, kids, malware, online safety, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing scams, scams, students, virtual
It’s back to school time and for many children, school is already in session. Today as I drove my son to school, I realized how important it is to use extra caution while driving, now that school is in session. This…
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With a well-rounded summer vacation ending, parents are spending a lot of time getting their kids ready for school. New school supplies, haircuts, and special end-of-summer outings all play into the back-to-school routine. Here are some other things that parents can…
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This week is National School Bus Safety Week. With approximately 26 million children in the U.S. riding the bus to school each day, we all need to be reminded of the special safety hazards that accompany school bus transportation. Keep these…
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Category: Auto, Central, Personal
Tags: bicycle, cell phones, children, flashing lights, National School Bus Safety Week, pedestrians, safety, Safety Tips, school, school bus, school zone, traffic laws, walking
Summer is the season for outdoor fun. Some of the most popular activities, like swimming and boating, can also be among the deadliest. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of injury or death in the United States. Believe it or not, approximately ten…
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Category: Central, Home, Personal, Prevention
Tags: boating, children, drowning, fatal drowning, life jackets, non-fatal drowning, pool barriers, Safety Tips, submersion, swimming lessons, swimming pool, unintentional drowning, young children
Warmer weather is on its way and that means more time spent enjoying activities outdoors . The swimming pool, ball diamond, and playground are all fun places to be during the summer, but they also offer plenty of opportunity for injury, especially…
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With the warm weather now in full swing, people have begun opening their pools for the summer. While pools are a great way to escape the heat, there are several safety considerations to take to be sure your summer oasis is a…
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Category: Central, Home, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: above ground pool, backyard, children, diving board, fencing, in ground pool, ladder, pool fences, pool safety, Safety Tips, slide, swimming pool
Spring has been here for several weeks and summer is just around the corner, so prepare for these risks as you work and play outside. Sun Exposure About half of all cancers diagnosed this year will be skin cancers. One of…
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Category: Central, Personal, Prevention, Weather
Tags: air conditioning, children, confusion, dermatologist, dizziness, elderly, hat, headache, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, moles, muscle cramps, nausea, protective clothing, Safety Tips, skin cancer, SPF, summer, sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, UPF, UV, UVA rays, UVB, water
What do the following have in common? Vacant Buildings Junk yards Ponds Betty Boop
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Category: Central, Commercial, Liability, Loss Control, Risk Management
Tags: attractive nuisance, Betty Boop, children, general liability, junk yard, pond, trespassers, vacant building, vandalism