Category Archives: Safety Tips

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 -->

Kids & Boating Safety Tips

Before you take your boat out on the lake or river this season, follow these -->

Speeding: A Good Decision? Get the Facts

Everyone speeds once in a while, especially new teen drivers. Check out these facts and -->

Kid Safety: Batteries

Little kids love to explore. When they find new things lying around the house, what -->