Monthly Safety Tips

Safe Driving Behaviors

- (5/17/2009)

The Virginia Highway Safety Office at DMV reported that in 2008 preliminary data, 821 people lost their lives on the roadways of Virginia. While most of us are aware of the risk taking behaviors that cause motor vehicle crashes, such as speeding and impaired driving; fe  continue reading ...
 

Age boosted for Virginia children in car safety seats

- (6/23/2007)

Thursday, June 21, 2007

By 13News

In Virginia last year, Virginia State Police say 14 infants and toddlers were killed in traffic crashes. Five of them were in child seats that had been improperly installed. Another  continue reading ...

 

Safety Seat Tips

- (2/28/2007)

The following safety seat tips were provided in an article in the Blue Daily Telegraph, "Parents must take heed of safety seat dangers."

— For the best possible protection keep infants   continue reading ...

 

Parents must take heed of safety seat dangers

- (2/14/2007)

Valentine’s gift for kids:
Parents must take heed of safety seat dangers

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Virginia State Police are encouraging parents to show their love today by making sure their children’s passenger safety seats   continue reading ...
 

Winter Holiday Safety

- (12/1/2006)

  • Beware of holiday lighting. Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept away from decorations or other combustible materials. Don't leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and always keep candles, as well as match  continue reading ...
 

Holiday Food Safety Strategies

- (11/5/2006)

During the holiday season many home kitchens work overtime. Family and friends gather, schedules get even more hectic, and many hands want to help. It's no wonder food safety practices are likely to fall by the wayside when a crowd gathers. But many of our holiday guest  continue reading ...
 

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

- (9/1/2006)

Identity Theft is a growing problem across the nation and also here in Virginia. Bleow is a compiled list of information in hopes that it will help you avoid becoming a victim of this type of crime.

 

Cardiac Chain of Survival

- (8/1/2006)

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death for all ages. Would you know what to do if a loved one or co-worker were to suffer a heart attack? Learning how and being prepared to use CPR is an excellent beginning. However, CPR is only one of the link  continue reading ...
 

Dangers of Fireworks

- (7/1/2006)

CPSC Warns Consumers of Fireworks Dangers this 4th of July Season Special Study Finds More than Half of Injuries Suffered by Children and Teens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new study (pdf) by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff finds nearly 70 percen  continue reading ...

 

Avoid Gas Leaks on Barbecue Grills

- (6/5/2006)

New, Safer Propane Tank for Barbecue Grills Helps to Avoid Gas Leaks

- Device Expected to Prevent Many of the 600 Fires/Explosions Each Year WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants consumers to know that as of April 1, 2002, many  continue reading ...

 

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