Daylight Savings kicked in for most Americans this weekend, requiring most to “fall Back” and subtract and hour from their clocks.   Even though the time change in the Fall “adds” an hour of sleep the weekend of the change, the abrupt change in light exposure can negatively impact an individual’s circadian rhythm.  Upsets to the circadian rhythm can result in sleep difficulties including loss of sleep, fatigue and mood changes.

September is National Preparedness Month!

According to NSC Injury Facts,  In 2023 there were a total of 75,104 weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) resulting in 3,875 injuries and 877 deaths.  The top three weather events which caused the most deaths in 2023 were Heat, Wildfire and Tornado.  The top three weather events which caused the most injuries in 2023 were Heat, Tornado and Winter Weather.  Know the risks in your region and prepare a plan.  Talk to your family and your employees, ensure they know their roles in the event of an emergency.

Multiple Safety observances are scheduled during the month of August, including “Stop on Red” week, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” month, and “Back to School” month. What do these observances have in common? Safety on the Road.

June 28 – July 4, 2024 is National Fireworks Safety Week!

Celebrate responsibly and prevent burns and fires during National Fireworks Safety Week!

Welcome to Week 4 of National Safety Month! The focus this week is on Slips, Trips and Falls. Whether at work or at home, it is important to protect yourself and others from slips, trips and falls. Be aware of the hazards in and mitigate risks of your environment, pay attention to where you walk and step, and stop and think before climbing.

Welcome to Week 3 of National Safety Month! The focus this week is on Risk Reduction and today we will discuss how to use the Hierarchy of Controls to guide your risk reduction process.

The topic for the 28th annual observance of National Safety Month is Roadway Safety.

June is National Safety Month! Week One is all about Safety Engagement - Read on!

April is Distracted Driving Month and April 15-19, 2024 is National Work Zone Awareness Week.