We rarely are more vulnerable than when walking in urban areas, crossing busy streets, and navigating traffic. We are all pedestrians from time to time, so it's important to pay attention to what is going on around us. In 2019, more than 17 percent of all traffic deaths were pedestrians, according to Injury Facts.

Advertisements for sports drinks often showcase top athletes and claim they would not be able to perform their best without these products, which contain electrolytes. With summer weather upon us, it’s important to stay properly hydrated just like professional athletes so we can perform at our best, whether we work or exercise outside in the heat.

You can slip when you lose your footing, you can trip when you catch your foot on or in something, and you fall when you come down suddenly. Spills, ice, snow, rain, loose mats, rugs, and stepladders are some of the common causes of slips, trips, and falls. In addition, poor lighting and clutter can cause injuries such as sprains, strains, bruises, bumps, fractures, scratches, and cuts.

While we cannot avoid winter conditions entirely, we can make an effort to minimize risks and avoid injuries by practicing the following safety guidelines from the National Safety Council.

Each year, more than 800 people lose their lives on Hoosier roadways. Most of those crashes were caused by driver errors such as impaired driving, speeding, aggressive driving, or distracted driving. The good news is that as a driver, you hold the key to crash prevention.  

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect: Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” This year’s campaign is focused on four aspects of preparedness:

As you enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming and camping this summer, remember to be prepared and keep safety in mind.

The feet are like your body’s foundation. Poor footwear can lead to discomfort and fatigue in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and back as well as possible injuries. Checking the integrity of your shoes daily can help determine the need for new or different footwear and may alert you to underlying medical conditions. Use the information below as a checklist.

March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month! According to Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, more than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work each day.