Pulling Out Pond Popsicles
To be a safety advocate is to surround yourself in tragedy on a daily basis. So it’s nice when every once in a while a story comes along that allows us to teach a lesson while still giving readers a … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Safety
Military Bases & Poisoned Schoolchildren
Of all the dirty industries out there, few, if any, are dirtier than the U.S. military. Former military bases are some of the most contaminated sites in America. A buddy of mine who served in Afghanistan says that he and … Continue reading →
When A Tree Falls, But Not In the Forest
Some of the most pertinent dangers are those that are the easiest to overlook. One such overlooked risk comes from falling tree branches, which consistently snatch away the lives of several dozen children every year. Typically downed in storms or … Continue reading →
The Invisible Coronavirus Victims Who Are Going Out With A “Bang”
There’s little about society that the coronavirus has left untouched. This pandemic has had consequences extending far beyond its medical toll: economic hardship, increases in inequality, and a general rise in fear and paranoia, as if America needed any more … Continue reading →
Jawbreakers That Bite Back
Having studied child safety for close to 20 years now, we’ve seen a lot of odd injuries in our day. The cardinal rule seems to be: If it exists, then children will find some way to injure themselves with it. … Continue reading →