North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill loosening the safety rules for adult riders of all-terrain vehicles, commonly known as ATVs. This means that when the bill goes into effect on October 1, 2011, adults will be exempt from wearing helmets and eye protection while riding on private property. This is just plain goofy. Governor Beverly Purdue […]
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Got a headache…stomachache…cough…allergies? Chances are you have some common drugs in your medicine cabinet. We read the labels, take a pill or a teaspoon of liquid, and move on with our lives. Most of us don’t think twice about the risks of over-the-counter medications. Unfortunately, accidental overdose–in adults and small children–is more common than most people
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Each year, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) celebrates National Nursing Home Week. This year, National Nursing Home Week begins Sunday, May 8. It’s theme: Fulfilling the Promise. According to the AHCA, the theme was selected: …to honor those who are “Fulfilling the Promise” by serving others, thus adding value to life and helping to overcome
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May 5, 2011 Raleigh law enforcement officials need help solving a Raleigh auto accident involving a car that fled the scene after it hit a pedestrian on Litchford Road, according to nbc17.com. A man was injured in a Raleigh auto accident after he was struck by a car, and police are still searching for the
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Last week, in part one of this 3-part blog on Cheer safety, we told you about why it was important for Cheer to be recognized as a sport: namely, safety. Schools are required to provide trained coaches for athletes, and “real” sports are provided with the space and equipment necessary for safe practice. Cheer squads
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May 1-7, 2011, is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. NAOSH Week is intended to raise awareness about occupational safety, health and the environment. This is just one tool the 100-year-old American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and its 32,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members use throughout the year to promote
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