safety tips

Stay Safe This Labor Day

Safety Tips to Follow This Labor Day Weekend! During this Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council estimates that 421 deaths will occur and that there will be an additional 48,400 injuries that require medical attention. While these statistics may seem daunting, there are ways to help prevent accidents and injury to you or your…

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Bike Safety Tips

Bike Safety Tips For Your Bike Rides This Spring. In 2012, over 49,000 cyclists were injured in traffic accidents and 726 people were killed nationwide. In Pennsylvania alone, 16 people were killed. The majority of those people were between the ages of 20-34 and the accidents most often occurred on state highways. As spring and warmer weather approach, more and more people will be riding bikes….

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Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter Driving Safety Tips: Stay Safe This Winter Every year, winter brings more car accidents than any other month. December 2013 had the most accidents, followed by November 2013 and October 2013. In those 3 months, there were over 35,000 accidents. 26.1% of all PA car accident deaths in 2013 occurred during those three months. The harsh weather and limited daylight can cause bad driving conditions….

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Walking to School Safely

Each morning, hundreds of kids take off from their homes to walk to school alone. Walking to school gives kids the opportunity to get daily exercise and be outside. Studies have also shown that walking to school increases responsibility and independence and leads to improved academic performance. However, there are also dangers associated with kids walking to school alone. As with many things in life, you cannot…

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