Teen Drivers Face Challenges, But Parents Can Help
As a parent with a newly minted – or soon-to-be – teen driver, you may have worries about how your teen will handle the responsibility of operating a vehicle. Will they make a mistake? How will they react in new situations? Will they be as careful as they should be?...
What did you say? My job puts my hearing at risk?!
Mining, construction and manufacturing jobs place stress on your body and can lead to injury. However, working in one of these industries puts you at a higher risk for developing a commonly overlooked injury – hearing loss. Why are you not given ear protection? If hearing loss is a common...
Commute safely and check your emotions at the car door
You’ve heard it before: “don’t let your emotions get the best of you.” This becomes especially important when you get behind the wheel of a car. Studies show that driving in an emotional state is linked with a higher incidence of accident. This is harder than it sounds, especially after...
Don’t let a fun summer day at the amusement park end in tragedy
It’s summer, and for many, that means time for cherished family traditions like a trip to the amusement park. Kids of all ages enjoy taking in the fun, sun and thrills. Days like these make for fond childhood memories. Yet rides today aren’t what they used to be. Modern parks...