Every June, the National Safety Council observes National Safety Month, a time to focus on spreading awareness about how to reduce injuries and death from accidents at work, on the roads, and at home.
This year, the topics of National Safety Month will be:
Here’s a closer look at these topics and the NSC’s safety recommendations.
Auto crashes are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Nearly 100 people die from Houston Car Accident Attorneys every day. Many of these accidents are entirely preventable with the proper safety precautions, including:
Throughout the year, different parts of the U.S. are vulnerable to different types of natural disasters. Whether blizzards in the winter, or hurricanes in the summer, of flash flooding like much of Texas experienced in May, we should always be prepared in case of an emergency.
Help protect your family by always keeping an emergency kit stocked and ready. A kit should be updated every 6 months to make sure items are in good working order and that food is not expired.
Stock your emergency kit with:
Your car should also be equipped with emergency gear, such as a properly inflated spare tire and jack, jumper cables, tool kit, flashlight and batteries, reflective triangles, first aid kit, and non-perishable foods, water, and a car charger for your cell phone.
Trips, slips and falls are some of the most common accidents, both at home and in the workplace.
The following tips can help reduce tripping hazards in the workplace:
At home, one of the most common areas in which slip and fall accidents happen is the bathroom. Falls can be particularly hazardous for older adults. About 80 percent of fall accidents for seniors happen in the bathroom at the result of slippery surfaces and floors.
Make your bathroom fall-proof with these tips:
We represent many injured maritime workers. While the maritime industry has many hazards, it’s certainly not the only workplace environment that workers can be injured in.
Many workplace injuries happen because the principles of ergonomics are not followed. Ergonomics is the science of designing a safe and efficient environment.
Here are some risk factors for job-related injuries:
Whether lifting boxes, typing on a computer, or putting items on an assembly line, these tips can help reduce injuries at work:
The leading cause of unintentional death of adults 25-64 years old is drug overdose, largely from opioid painkillers. Opioids such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, Percocet, Norco, morphine and Dilaudid are commonly used for pain relief; unfortunately, these drugs can have risky side effects and can be highly addictive.
These factors can increase risks of dangerous side effects:
Opioid painkillers can also affect your ability to drive and work safely.
If you’re injured in an accident because of negligence, the personal injury attorneys serving Houston at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., Accident & Injury Lawyers are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case with an experienced accident attorney.
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