The trade off for paddleboarding and kayaking being so accessible is that many people will go buy a board or kayak and just head out without any knowledge of what they are doing. We are hearing more and more tragedies on paddleboards and in kayaks over the past couple of years. Many of these accidents…
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 BY AUSTIN COX The popularity of stand up paddle boarding has been skyrocketing across the ocean, rivers, lakes, canals, and ponds everywhere. Because this new sport is so thrilling, people often forget how dangerous it can be and that safety precautions have to be taken before paddling out. To educate you, we offer…
The Kansas City Star Jul 21, 2018 A park ranger patrols near where a duck boat capsized the night before resulting in at least 13 deaths on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Emergency responders work at Table Rock Lake after a deadly boat accident. A sheriff in Missouri said a tourist…
Diane Simmons This post was last updated on: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 If you like to bring your dog along when you travel or run errands, you’ve probably encountered elevators, escalators and perhaps revolving doors. All three can pose safety hazards for our four-legged friends. Here are tips for dealing with each. Elevators Elevators are generally safe…
by Krista Nilsen Bordner November 13, 2017 We all want to keep children out of harm’s way. Whether you’re a child care professional, a new parent, or anything in-between, it can feel overwhelming to keep track of kids who seem to be attracted to harm like moths to a candle. Sadly, the most common causes of…
By Elisabeth Leamy The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest Friday, and if there are little kids on your list, we have an important warning. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group says some toys can pose a choking hazard, even if they may meet legal safety standards. It’s a topic that hits close to…
By BECKY HUGHES 06.07.18 Don’t let the fear of errant metal bristles stop you from getting your grill on. The best way to clean the grates of your grill is with a grill brush—but wire grill brushes have recently been getting some pretty scary press. Apparently the small wires from metal grill brushes, especially poor-quality ones, can fall onto…