When you send your child to a class, you expect the instructor to know how to keep him or her safe. This is especially true of classes where your child could easily get hurt, like in rock climbing courses. Climbing is a great skill to have, especially in Alaska. However, this sport can be very dangerous for inexperienced people. Many injuries result from impacts against rocks or … [Read more...]
Drowning Prevention
Regardless of where you live, swimming is a popular activity for people of all ages. A summertime dip in a lake or pool can be refreshing, but the sport is not without risks. How Common Is Drowning? Accidental drowning claims an average of 10 lives in the U.S. each day; 20% of victims are children under 15. Children between ages 1 and 4 have the greatest risk of … [Read more...]
Playground Accidents
It's expected for your child to be kept safe and sound when at daycare or school. When he or she heads out to the playground, there should be oversight. If an accident takes place there should be immediate help for your child. Are there really that many playground injuries each year? There are more than 200,000 playground injuries treated every year in emergency departments around … [Read more...]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and for good reason. The weather is finally warming up and people are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. If you're are packing up to head outdoors, STOP and apply sunscreen first. Each year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. To put it into perspective, one in five people develop skin … [Read more...]
Life Jacket Safety
Alaska has more coastline than all other U.S. states combined, with over 365,000 miles of rivers and 33,904 miles of coastline, boating is a popular activity. With boating comes the discussion of life jacket safety, for both adults and children. Lead By Example Whether you are kayaking a river through Alaska, deep sea fishing the coast or even fishing a local lake, it is … [Read more...]
Teenagers: Speeding Is A Concern
Another school year is drawing to an end and people all over the country will be celebrating reaching the milestone of graduation. It is common to struggle to find enough time to finish to-do lists but being safe on the road should always be first priority. Unfortunately, many drivers do not always follow the posted speed limits, especially when they are in a hurry. Speeding is a … [Read more...]
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