Posts by Fred James
Winter Safety Tips for Employers and Employees
Not every business or service has the option of issuing a snow day for winter weather. Employees will continue to work, and customers will continue to visit through cold temperatures, snowy skies, and blowing winds. It’s up to employers to keep everyone safe from winter accidents, injuries, and even death. According to the National Safety…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Accidents in Adverse Weather Conditions
If you call Iowa home, you know that the weather here can change in a matter of minutes. One moment you’re driving under sunny blue skies and the next you’re trying to keep your car on the road in the wind and rain. Even seasoned drivers can be caught off guard by foul weather conditions.…
Read MoreShould You Talk to an Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident?
The moments after a vehicle accident can be confusing. Your adrenaline is kicked in, and your mind is racing trying to process it all. When the other driver is at fault it can be difficult not to tell your side of the story as soon as possible. After all, you were obeying all the traffic…
Read MoreProtecting Your Children from COVID-19 at School
Sending your children back to school is looking much different this year thanks to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends schools open up this fall to in-person learning. However, the traditional open houses might be canceled, class sizes could be smaller, and the school supply list will likely include additional health and…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Cyclists
As people yearn to get of their homes to exercise during the Covid pandemic, and with the arrival of warmer weather, more cyclists are taking to our roads. Cycling makes for great exercise and is also popular for commuting. Unfortunately, cycling accidents can lead to serious injury or even death. According to the National Highway…
Read MoreTeens & Texting: How to Make the Roadways Safer
Teenagers look forward to the day they can drive on their own. It’s a mark of independence, but it’s also one of great responsibility. Talking with your teen about the dangers of texting and driving is critical to keeping not only them safe, but everyone they encounter on the roadways. You can start by discussing…
Read MorePrescription Drug Safety
Doctors prescribe medications to cure illnesses and to keep people healthy. Unfortunately, there are risks when taking any medication. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are more than one million emergency hospital visits each year in the United States due to using medications (Source: CDC.gov). It’s important to apply safety standards whenever you…
Read MoreHow to Advocate for a Family Member Who’s in the Hospital
Medical advocates play a crucial role in helping loved ones during a hospital stay. Advocates serve as objective listeners and information seekers. It’s important that advocates are present during rounds to speak with the doctors each day. As the person who knows your loved one best, you provide the background knowledge medical professionals need to…
Read More4-Step Distraction-Free Driving Routine
Driving a vehicle can become routine, especially if you take the same route to work or school every day. You don’t even have to think about putting on your seatbelt anymore because it’s become as automatic as starting your engine. Of course, you know speeding can be dangerous and driving impaired can be deadly, but…
Read MoreHow to Be Your Own Advocate While Hospitalized
According to the World Health Organization, people are statistically safer flying in an airplane or working for nuclear industries than going to the hospital. How can this be? The WHO reports that the risk of dying in an airplane accident is estimated at 1 in 3 million, but the risk of dying due to a…
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