The 10 Commandments of Candle Safety
Posted: January 28, 2016
By: Amanda Prischak, www.eriesense.com Have you been lighting up candles during the dark winter months? If so, you’ll want to follow the 10 commandments of candle safety. 1.Thou shall not leave thy candle unattended. This one is pretty obvious, but don’t be tempted to ignore it. Research shows that 19 percent of home candle fires happen when no one is keeping an eye on things. 2. Thou...
No Ice is Safe Ice: Ice Fishermen Talk About Safety
Posted: January 25, 2016
Ice fisherman Terry Hintz still remembers the day he went through the ice at a natural, spring-fed lake near Mason City, Iowa. "People were ice fishing about 20-30 yards from shore by the outlet at Clear Lake. I was probably 10 yards from shore. You could see footprints where people walked to get out there. There was a crack in the ice and people were...
What's the Most Dangerous Part of your Employee's Work Day? 8 Tips to Keep Your Staff Safe.
Posted: January 21, 2016
By: Carolyn Sennett from www.eriesense.com For many businesses, the most dangerous part of the workday is the time the employees spend in their vehicles. In fact, transportation crashes are the number one cause of on-the-job deaths in the country, according to the Department of Labor. The leading causes of accidents are often distractions. From eating, drinking and reading to using a navigation system, adjusting the...
Your Other Full-Time Job: Defensive Driving
Posted: January 19, 2016
When you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle, defensive driving is your full-time job. Your ability to anticipate road conditions and look out for other drivers determines your safety and theirs. Practicing defensive driving daily will get you where you need to go. It will give you confidence to drive through the worst of weather or the wisdom not to. Take the challenge to develop...
Do I Need to Insure My New Engagement Ring?!
Posted: January 16, 2016
There’s no doubt that the holiday season is a popular time to get engaged. And that your new ring is beautiful and signals your newly engaged status. But did you ever consider what you would do ifthe ring was stolen, lost or damaged? Most standard homeowners insurance and renters policies only cover jewelry up to a specific dollar amount. This amount, which is known as...