Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls

June is National Safety Month – join in on the National Safety Council’s “No One Gets Hurt” campaign and take the necessary steps to prevent injuries from falls! How to Prevent Falls. Take these simple steps to prevent falls both at home and in your community: Remove clutter, including electrical cords and other tripping hazards, from walkways, stairs and…

Using Fireworks Safely

With the 4th of July right around the corner, it the perfect time for a reminder on Fireworks Safety! Did you know? Even mild fireworks such as sparklers can get hot enough to burn through clothing. To prevent burn injuries, exercise extreme caution when lighting and holding fireworks, and monitor your children closely while celebrating. Firework…

Prioritize your Wellness

June is National Safety Month – join in on the National Safety Council’s “No One Gets Hurt” campaign and make your wellness a priority! We ask a lot of ourselves each day, and over time this can put a strain on our personal wellness. Try these tips to help improve your wellness at every stage of life. Focus on…

World Blood Donor Day – June 14

June 14 is National World Blood Donor Day. This event, which is celebrated by countries around the world, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood. Some blood types are rare, so promoting the need for rare donor…

Self-driving Technology Still Has to Drive Past New Hurdles

Self-driving trucks can offer a number of benefits to motor carriers, such as increasing capacity, improving safety and attracting younger drivers. But, even as companies like Ford, Tesla, Google and Uber continue to advance autonomous technology, these vehicles will have to overcome a number of roadblocks before they’re ready for widespread use: Public perception—Advanced sensors…