March 8th is International Women’s Day. The United States first honored the day on February 28th, 1909. International Women’s Day arose from the need for women’s labor reform. It also came from the increasing demand for women's right to vote in the United States and Europe throughout the early 1900’s. Brief History During the early to mid 1900s, there were few celebrations in the … [Read more...]
Safely Lift Objects
To prevent back, knee, and shoulder injury when lifting heavy or awkward items, be sure to understand how to safely lift objects. Inappropriately lifting heavy or oddly-shaped objects can have serious health consequences. How To Safely Lift And Carry Heavy Objects Before picking up something, prepare and plan your lift. Assess the weight, shape, and size of the … [Read more...]
Self-Quarantining
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many courts across the country are passing orders for residents to stay home to self-quarantine. Quarantining helps reduce community spread of the highly infectious coronavirus. It is important to understand the quarantining process and to follow order guidelines for your area. The Significance Of Quarantine Despite not experiencing … [Read more...]
Drowsy Driving Prevention
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) declares November 3rd - 10th as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week this year. The NSF's goal is to expand awareness of and reduce the number of drivers who decide to drive without having adequate sleep. According to the NSF, drowsy drivers are responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually. Sleep related crashes are most common in young … [Read more...]
Blue Buckets On Halloween
Be aware while you greet trick-or-treaters that those with autism are carrying blue buckets to say "trick-or-treat!" for them this Halloween. After a trending Facebook post, parents across the U.S. have embraced the idea to raise awareness of trick-or-treaters with autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability. Someone with autism may be unable to say … [Read more...]
Halloween Events and Safe Kids
Halloween Safe Kids It’s that time of year – ghosts, goblins, super heroes and fairy tale characters are everywhere. Halloween is here. Many families want an alternative to traditional trick or treating. Especially families in rural areas where trick-or-treating is difficult if not impossible. Many towns offer indoor and outdoor events for families. Both indoor and outdoor events … [Read more...]
