Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on October 18, 2014
New studies show that artificial turf could be linked to cancer. The turf, made from old tires, may contain chemicals that cause cancer in athletes who play on artificial turf often. Artificial grass was first invented in 1964 as synthetic grass laid on concrete. During the early 2000s, a better form was developed. Crumb rubber… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on September 9, 2014
September is National Preparedness Month. If you and your family have not already taken the time to make a plan for when disaster strikes, now is the time to do it. Emergencies can happen at any time, big or small. Having a plan is not just for the home, but for the workplace and community… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on August 19, 2014
Children throughout the area and country are starting back to school this week. Throughout the week, our blog will feature important safety information to keep in mind as kids go back to school. As children and school buses fill the road, we focus today on safety tips for motorists. School buses are one of the… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on August 18, 2014
As schools throughout the area commence classes for the new school year, we will be reviewing several different aspects of back to school safety. Today, we will be examining transportation safety. Children get to school in many different ways, including bus, car, and walking. Here are some tips to ensure safer travel to and from… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on August 5, 2014
During the summer months plenty of families hit the road to travel to their favorite vacation spot. However, it comes as no surprise when traveling on the interstate when you hit some sort of construction. A recent article from the Charleston Gazette suggested that construction on Interstate 79 could take several more months to complete… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on February 11, 2014
West Virginia has the second highest death by fire rate of 37.2, after the District of Columbia. The relative risk of dying in a fire in West Virginia is 3.3 while the U.S. general population relative risk is 1. A house fire is something that can change your life in ways you can’t imagine. They… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on January 28, 2014
Clearing the sidewalks on your property is important for safety, especially during the winter months when snow and ice become an issue. Many areas have a 24 hour time limit to remove snow and ice. If not done within 24 hours of the snowfall, property owners could be subject to fines depending on where one… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on December 10, 2013
Winter weather is upon us! While it may be nice to look at the snow, driving in snow and ice can present extremely dangerous conditions and can result in a car accident. The best suggestion for winter driving is to stay where you are until the roads have been treated. Unfortunately, we can’t always take… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on October 30, 2013
Halloween is a fun time for kids throughout West Virginia. Kids get to dress up as something else and get gobs and gobs of candy! However, when travelling through neighborhoods and knocking on stranger’s doors, it is important to remember some things that will keep you safe so that you are able to have a… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on October 21, 2013
Fog, sun glare, frost, and wet leaves are a few driving hazards that drivers will experience this fall. As leaves start to fall from trees, wet leaves on roadways can be very slick. Wet leaves can also make it difficult to see traffic lines and pavement markers. Drivers should slow down on leaf-covered roadways to… read more
