SafetyBlog

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning (CO) kills approximately 400 people in the U.S. and spurs 20,000 hospital emergency room visits each year. While children and elderly are more susceptible to the potentially fatal effects of CO poisoning, the fact is that no one is completely safe from its effects. By following some basic precautions, though, you can reduce your risk of CO exposure, and subsequently, CO poisoning.Carbon Mon …

Monday, June 21 marks the first day of Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Started by the National Weather Service (NWS), this 7-day-long campaign aims to protect the public against the potential dangers of lightning.So, how much of a problem are lightning strikes? According to NWS, lightning strikes kill an average of 50 people in the U.S. and injure an additional 1,000 each year. Most of these cases involve people who are either outside in open areas, at the swimming pool, on the lake, or in othe …

Summer is officially here, which means millions of people from across the country will head out to nearby lakes and rivers to enjoy the warm sun. Boating is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. But before you take your vessel out on the waters, you should familiarize yourself with the basics of boating safety.Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)Laws regarding the use of personal flotation devices (PFD), also known as life jackets, vary from state to state. Whether they are required by you …

The New York Police Department (NYPD) on Monday launched a city-wide campaign to promote better traffic safety.The campaign, which according to the NYPD is scheduled to last three weeks will "focus on hazardous driving behaviors such as speeding, passing through red lights, driving while using a cellphone, driving while texting, making improper turns, disobeying traffic signs, and failing to yield to pedestrians."The NYPD also noted that "problematic" intersections throughout the city will …

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Is launching an investigation into the deaths of two workers at Amazon fulfillment centers.The first incident occurred on December 4, 2013, when 57-year-old temporary worker Ronald Smith was dragged by a conveyor belt. While Smith survived the initial incident, he died soon after at the hospital from complications. The Amazon temp worker had four children and seven grandchildren.The second incident occurred less than 6 month later on …