You and your neighbor have a fence between your lots, but you do not both have your own fence on your side of the line. You have a single fence, running right down the property line itself. From an aesthetic perspective, this design makes sense because it keeps the...
Month: April 2018
Have you reviewed your springtime driving safety list?
Every season brings its own set of weather conditions. The summer months bring rain and hot weather, which can create certain types of dangers for drivers, but fall and winter are even worse with their potential for snow, ice and poor visibility. Then, we have...
7 examples of unsafe working conditions
Every day, workers are exposed to unsafe conditions on the job. Many of them suffer moderate to serious injuries. Others are killed. Occupational hazards abound, even though many steps have been taken to eliminate them. To help you know what to watch out for, here are...
Car seats and rear-end crashes: What’s best for babies?
Not too long ago, there was only one kind of child safety car seat: the forward-facing design. These days, child safety seats are different. Nearly every parent knows that for young children under 3 years of age, the rear-facing child seat is the safest. Nevertheless,...
What happens during a closed brain injury?
Head and brain injuries are a serious threat to motorcycle riders. It is true that wearing a helmet can reduce the odds of a significant injury, but many riders are injured or even killed with their helmets on. One thing you need to know is that closed-head injuries...
How can party hosts prevent drunk driving accidents?
Have you ever heard someone blame a bar or restaurant for causing a drunk driving accident after overserving the driver? The reality is that many drunk drivers are not coming from bars. They're simply coming from homes or apartments owned by friends, family members,...
Merging, emotions and potential accidents
Accidents happen for many reasons, from distraction to a lack of knowledge regarding traffic laws to vehicle malfunctions. In studying the risks on the road, though, experts often come back to the fact that emotions can get the best of people behind the wheel. This...