Holiday shopping often begins with a child’s wish list, a popular character, or a toy trending online. But an exciting-looking gift can carry risks that are difficult to see in
Thanksgiving brings family gatherings, busy kitchens, hot ovens, and several dishes cooking at once. With guests moving through the house, it can be easy to become distracted. A phone call,
Walking after sunset is part of everyday life. People leave work, visit stores, exercise, walk dogs, or head to a bus stop long after daylight fades. Yet darkness can make
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting milestone, but a new license does not mean a teenager has experienced every challenge the road can present. Sudden stops, nighttime glare, unfamiliar
Halloween brings costumes, decorations, neighborhood gatherings, and large numbers of children walking outdoors after dark. That combination can make October 31 different from an ordinary evening for both pedestrians and
Power outages can create hazards that continue long after the electricity goes out. Families may turn to portable generators, fireplaces, fuel-burning heaters, vehicles, grills, or other equipment for power and
Emergencies rarely happen when every member of a household is conveniently together. A severe storm may arrive while children are at school, parents are at work, and another family member
Falls are one of the most important safety concerns affecting older adults, but many falls can be prevented. Simple improvements to the home, regular physical activity, medication reviews, appropriate footwear,
The start of a new school year changes traffic patterns in neighborhoods across the United States. School buses return to their routes, families crowd drop-off areas, students walk and bicycle
Seat belt reminder systems are becoming more prominent in modern vehicles as automakers expand alerts beyond the driver’s seat. These systems use visual indicators and audible warnings to encourage occupants
Replacing a windshield on a modern car may involve more than installing new glass. Many vehicles use windshield-mounted cameras for automatic emergency braking, lane assistance, collision warnings, and other safety
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices used in modern homes, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, wireless headphones, power tools, vacuum cleaners, toys, lawn equipment, e-bikes, e-scooters, and portable power stations.