Holiday Safety

Working during vacation time keeps you exhausted, study of teachers shows

London — Although spending time on work-related activities while on vacation can help reduce your anxiety levels when returning to the job, it also impairs recovery from work exhaustion, results of a recent study out of England suggest.

NSC: 750 people may die in traffic crashes over Christmas and New Year’s holidays

Itasca, IL — An estimated 350 people will never make it home during the Christmas holiday weekend, and another 400 over New Year’s weekend, because of fatal – and preventable – traffic crashes, according to the National Safety Council.

CPSC to shoppers: Anchoring new TVs and furniture can save lives

As holiday shopping shifts into high gear, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is renewing its call to anyone buying TVs and large furniture: Secure the items to a wall to prevent tip-over injuries and deaths.

Deck the halls – safely

With the holiday season underway, workers may be feeling festive and want to show it in the workplace. Follow these tips to help prevent injuries while decorating.
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NSC: Roads may be the deadliest they’ve been since 2007 over Thanksgiving holiday

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council estimates more than 500 people may die on U.S. roads over the upcoming Thanksgiving Day weekend – the highest projection of roadway deaths for the holiday period since 2007.

Renting a vacation home?

Whether you’re planning a large family gathering, a girlfriends’ getaway or a cozy couple’s retreat, rental homes have become a popular option.

Safe use of snowblowers

You wake up to find Mother Nature has dumped a foot of snow on your driveway. Time to bring out the snowblower! Before you do, let’s review some safety tips.

Keep a close eye on burning candles

Candles are used in 70% of U.S. households, according to the National Candle Association. But they need to be used carefully.
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Cut carefully when carving pumpkins

Nothing says Halloween like a jack-o’-lantern, but watch your hands and fingers if you’re doing the carving!

Help prevent workplace violence

Workplace violence led to nearly 18,000 deaths over a recent 27-year period, according to a recently published report from NIOSH and two other federal agencies.

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