health and safety tips

Backpacks And The Health Of Your Child

Thursday, 12 August 2010 22:36 Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 23:25 Written by Administrator

Picture your kids when they bound in the door after school. Notice their posture. Are their shoulders hunched forward and their heads facing down to support the weight of their backpacks? If so, have any of your children complained of back pain?

Your Car's Head Rests - An Important Part Of Vehicle Safety

Thursday, 12 August 2010 22:35 Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 23:26 Written by Administrator

What is commonly referred to as the headrest in a car is actually a head restraint (HR). Its purpose is to stop your head from moving backward in an accident. In a rear-end collision your head will ramp up and then back. If your HR is too low it will serve as a fulcrum and your head will extend over it, increasing the severity of your injuries.

4 Out Of 5 Child Car Seats Are Used Incorrectly

Thursday, 12 August 2010 22:34 Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 23:26 Written by Administrator

Fortunately there are certified car seat experts who can help you choose a car seat to fit your needs and also help install it properly. I recommend having your child’s car seat installed by a certified car seat expert. I also recommend having a car seat in each vehicle you use to transport your child and leaving it there. This will avoid inadvertently installing it incorrectly when moving it. Visit www.nhtsa.gov (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website) to learn how to have your child's car seat correctly installed, where to have it inspected and which car seats are rated the safest.

Danger of Flying Objects

Thursday, 12 August 2010 22:33 Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 23:26 Written by Administrator

If you should happen to be involved in an automobile accident, the items inside your car can pose a serious threat. Anything that is unrestrained can and will fly around during impact, and the weight of the object and the speed of the crash can cause the object to strike you at a seriously high velocity. Heavy objects such as passengers who are not wearing seatbelts, dogs and boxes can be lethal, even in a low impact crash. Even smaller objects such as children’s toys or grocery items can cause serious injury. If an item is heavier than a small book or has sharp edges, play it safe and find a way to restrain it.

Your Pillow and Your Health

Thursday, 12 August 2010 21:16 Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 23:27 Written by Administrator

A good pillow provides your head and neck with proper support while you sleep, helping to maintain normal alignment of your spine and allowing the muscles in your neck to relax. A poor choice of pillows can cause you to spend excessive amounts of time in a bad position resulting in discomfort and potentially leading to permanent structural changes which can negatively affect your health.