School Bus Safety: Get the Facts

Learning the facts about school bus safety can help parents, teachers, and motorists keep kids safe whether they are passengers or pedestrians. Although school buses are the most regulated vehicles in the U.S., crashes and other bus-related mishaps take the lives of almost 100 people each year. These incidents seriously injure thousands more. Victims are […]

How Hot Is Too Hot to Work?

The heat index, which takes into account the air temperature and humidity, can help workers and their employers determine the risk for heat stress. Exposure to extreme temperatures increases the risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries, but humidity can impede the body’s ability to cool itself through sweat, making the problem worse. Employers have a […]

Safety Issues Emerge as E-Scooters Roll into Chicago

Chicago’s electric scooter pilot program has taken to the streets and safety concerns for riders, pedestrians, and other motorists are beginning to emerge. Failing to abide by speed limits and other traffic laws, intoxicated operators, rider inexperience, and not wearing helmets are putting people at risk for brain injuries, broken bones, and death. Many kinks […]