Safety in the Home
In 2011, poisonings became the leading cause of
unintentional deaths in the United States surpassing vehicle motor crashes.
Poisonings can include taking too much medication, taking the wrong medication
or accidentally mixing the wrong medications. It can also include coming in
contact with gases and other chemicals. That’s why it is so important to keep
medications up high and locked away for safety. If you have young children in
the home, make sure any cleaning chemicals or similar type products are also up
high and out of reach. If you or a loved one has a possible poisoning, please
do not hesitate to contact poison control at 1-800-222-1222 for assistance 24 hours, 7 days a week. If someone
is in need of immediate help, please contact 9-1-1. 
Safety in the
Workplace
OSHA Compliance Training consists of safety training in the
workplace. For a variety of online training courses offered by the National
Safety Council, visit http://www.nsc.org/learn/Safety-Training/Pages/workplace-training-compliance-training.aspx.
Slip, trip and fall prevention is the most basic safety
precautions one can take. Make sure to always wear appropriate footwear and
always be aware of your surroundings. These types of injuries are preventable.
For more information visit http://www.nsc.org/learn/Safety-Training/Pages/Preventing-Slips-Trips-and-Falls.aspx.
Safety on the Roads
According to the NSC, in 2015, more than 38,000 people died
in motor vehicle crashes. While impaired driving is still a big factor,
distracted driving is becoming a major concern. Make sure to ensure these steps
when driving:
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Do not text and drive.
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Practice awareness.
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Always wear your seatbelt.
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Take defensive driving courses if needed.
If you are in an accident or need immediate help, please do
not hesitate to contact 9-1-1 for
assistance!
