Category Archives: Safety Tips
Vehicle Safety: Know Your Car Inside & Out
As a driver or car owner, get to know your vehicle, inside and out. Do -->
Macy’s Recalls Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets has been recalled because the snaps on the jackets can -->
5 Star Kids Apparel Recalls Boys’ Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop usage immediately. The long-sleeve hooded jackets have -->
Tractor-Trailer Accidents & How To Avoid Them
In 2011, there were over 3,500 deaths as a result of tractor-trailer accidents and 73,000 -->
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard
Masterbuilt Manufacturing recalls Electric Smokehouse Smokers due to a fire hazard. The wood chip tray -->
Medical Malpractice: 10 Most Shocking Medical Mistakes
As a patient, you believe you are in good hands, but even the best doctor -->
One Child’s Death is Too Many: Preventing Backovers in Driveways
Most victims of backovers in driveways are the elderly and children. The driver of the -->
The City of Poughkeepsie Issues Boil Alert
The City of Poughkeepsie is advising every customer of its water system to boil water -->
Hiking Safety Tips
The Hudson Valley and upstate New York offer some of the best hiking trails in -->
Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Swan Creek Candle has recalled their loose votive candles due to fire hazards. The candles -->
Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazards
The “Buff Baby” baby rattle has been recalled due to a choking hazard. The rattle -->
School Bus Safety: Hard Facts & Safety Tips
School buses are the safest mode of transportation for getting children to and from school, -->
Independence Day: Firework Safety
As the Fourth of July approaches, watching fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity -->
Impaired Driving: Get the Facts
Who is Most at Risk?Young Drivers: The risk of being involved in a crash involving -->
‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->
Beta Labs, LTD Announces a Recall of Dietary Supplements Oxyphen, Phentalene, Phen FX, and Red Vipers Due to Possible Health Risk
According to the FDA on June 20th, Beta Labs, LTD (“Beta”), dietary supplement retailer, is -->
The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers
Common pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen, or Nsaids, are the go-to drugs for -->
Warm Weather Increases Dangers of Heat Stroke in Children
Already this year, 7 children have died of a heatstroke after being left in vehicles. -->
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. There -->
Tips for a Safe Summer Trip
Family vacation road trips can be an exciting and fun adventure in the summertime. Before -->