Category: Health and Safety

Water fountains are pretty to look at, and they’ll definitely impress anyone who sees them. However, they can also upset some people, especially those who think that water fountains are just an extravagant and irresponsible waste of water. The question is, though: are they right in thinking so? Is owning a water fountain akin to […]

How do you know what your life would be after a spinal cord injury? The answer is you don’t. Even the most skilled doctors can’t answer this question because life after a spinal cord injury is unpredictable and difficult. Not only will you suffer physically because of your injury, but you’re going to face a […]

Image Credit: Pexels Riding a bike, and especially when taken up as a serious fitness exercise, can be quite an excellent way to keep active despite having an everyday schedule. When you become invested in biking, you tend to take good care of your bike, and you may have invested quite a lot of time […]

Image Credit: Pexels In late 2017, disaster struck when a stretch of the Keystone Pipeline spilled an estimated 210,000 gallons of oil near Amherst, a small town north of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. This recent oil spill incident once again highlights the need for remediation techniques to clean up contaminants found in the surrounding […]

For people between 15 and 24 years old, basketball is the most prevalent activity associated with an injury. The US Department of Health and Human Services documented 570,000 basketball injuries that required treatment in the Emergency Department in 2012, 8,000 of which resulted in hospitalization. With such alarming statistics, it’s important to observe safety measures […]

The last thing we want for our children is for them to get hurt or find themselves trapped in an unsafe situation. The number one circumstance we want to avoid at all cost is seeing them develop an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Therefore, as parents, we have a responsibility to keep our teens safe, […]

Getting in an auto accident is truly distressful. It’s no fun at all¾especially when it comes to the aftermath. If you’ve just had an auto accident, your next line of questions is all about the injuries and damages you have incurred and how you will be able to get compensated for such losses. So, below […]

If you should have a teenager at home and they have recently got their driver’s license, you are likely overwhelmed with emotions of relief and concern at the same time. You remember how excited you were when you got your license and ticket to freedom – or so you thought.  That is likely how they […]

  This summer, at least 163 children under 15-years-old fatally drowned in spas or swimming pools. Many of these tragedies occurred due to electric shock. As we conclude a season that’s traditionally spent around water like spas, pools, and lakes, we need to reflect on how dangerous water can be and on the safety measures […]

Photo credit: ecigarettereviewed.com The goal is to avoid a vaping battery explosion, isn’t it? So keeping that in mind, here are the do’s and don’ts for vaping battery safety. If you’re a vaping enthusiast, it’s important to focus on safety. And it doesn’t hurt to have access to a little bit of knowledge as well. […]

Occupational health and safety programs are required for all businesses. This is the process of managing the prevention of work-related diseases and injuries within the work environment. Employers have a responsibility to provide clear health and safety instructions to their employees. The program’s scope will depend on the size of the business and the different […]

Never underestimate the influence your belongings have on you. Some may carry memories and some may be reminders, but if you collect too much of it, they most certainly will rule you. We all become emotionally dependable of things, mostly to compensate for a loss or pain we experienced, and even sometimes due to desire […]