You might already know that if you open the top three drawers of a four-drawer file cabinet, the whole thing could topple down on you. The office may seem like a quiet, safe place, but any number of injuries can be sustained there. Falls. Slips, trips and falls are the most common accidents, according to OSHA. Slips are caused by liquid spilled on the floor or rain and snow … [Read more...] about Stay safe: Watch for these dangers in the office
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Teen driving contract saves lives
Fatal car crashes involving teen drivers fell by about a third over five years ending in 2008, according to a new federal report. The report partly credits the drop to tougher state limits on younger drivers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who made the study, say Wyoming had the highest death rate with about 60 traffic fatalities involving 16- and 17-year-old … [Read more...] about Teen driving contract saves lives
Sledding: Helmet, yes. Trees, no
One of the main factors in safe sledding is the location. Be sure the hill has an area without trees. The run should end in a flat, open area that is not a street, parking lot, drop-off, or pond. Here are some tips from the National Safety Council on how to keep yourself and your kids out of danger. * Wear a bike helmet over a cap and goggles to protect against flying ice. * … [Read more...] about Sledding: Helmet, yes. Trees, no
Motorcycle helmets with retro look score big
Though they look a lot like German-style combat helmets, they are the headgear of choice for a growing group of professional business people who ride motorcycles. Some novelty stores sell about 500 of the $50 helmets a month. However, experts at the Head Protection Research Laboratory say the helmets will keep you from scraping your skull, but they won't protect your brain. … [Read more...] about Motorcycle helmets with retro look score big
Loud car stereos, indoor band practice threaten young people’s hearing
Millions of children age 6 to 19 have hearing loss in one or both ears. Audiologists at the University of Louisville in Kentucky say it's the same degree of hearing loss they see in 60-year-olds. Teens often turn up the volume of their car stereos so loud, it can be heard inside buildings they are passing by. When they turn up the volume, they damage the tiny hair cells in the … [Read more...] about Loud car stereos, indoor band practice threaten young people’s hearing