Older and Wiser— But Still in Shape?

Warmer weather and longer days are beckoning us to get out and be active. Your inner child may be telling you to run, jump, and play — but is your body ready? If you haven't exercised in a while you can increase your risk for injury during physical activity. It's important to have a realistic idea of your body's condition. Your body may not be able to function the way it did ten years ago, three years ago, or even last season if you haven't been staying regularly active. Here are few suggestions to help prevent injury during physical activity. Continue Reading →

Building Security: As Strong As Its Weakest Link

Most of us spend a significant amount of time at work, rarely thinking about the precautionary measures in place to create our secure environment. Companies develop policies, programs, and committees to keep their employees and property safe. The primary security risks are theft, vandalism, and violence (random or targeted). Continue Reading →

Auto Theft: Crime of Opportunity

For most of us, our vehicles are an essential part of our lives. What would happen if your car vanished without warning? Most automobile thefts or break-ins are either a crime of opportunity or a result of a thief canvassing a location or situation. Here are some common sense tips to help prevent automobile theft at home, work, and while traveling. Continue Reading →

Construction Zone Safety

On average, more than 700 people die in crashes that occur in construction and maintenance work zones. This includes more than 100 workers at these road construction sites. When traveling through construction zones, remember...we’re all in this together. Continue Reading →

Electrical Hazards

According to OSHA...An Electrical Hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes workers to burns, electrocution, shock, arc flash / arc blast, fire, or explosions. By identifying these hazards, and understanding how they happen, we can take steps to protect ourselves. Continue Reading →

Safety Tools: Safe Plan of Action

What is SPA? Safe Plan of Action, or SPA, is an easy to follow system that is designed to reduce injuries by providing a method for analyzing the task at hand, and then making a safe plan that eliminates the potential safety hazards associated with that work to be performed. Continue Reading →