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  • Accidents and emergency situations can happen in any environment, in any industry, at any time. While our workplaces are often protected by devoted police and security officers

  • According to Federal Occupational Health, a group within the US Department of Health and Human Services, more than 2,000 people suffer from eye injuries each day and an estimated 1,000 of those

  • From construction to office jobs, from healthcare to food processing, workers in a wide spectrum of industries often have responsibilities that could put them at risk for injuries from the overuse of muscles, bad posture and repeated tasks.

  • Whether you are working in an office setting, at a construction site or even in a restaurant, there are a number of electrical hazards to be aware of.

  • The employees who work at your facility every day understand your safety and security procedures and have been properly screened and trained on what to do in an emergency.

  • Chemicals pose a wide range of health hazards including irritation and carcinogenicity, and physical hazards such as flammability, corrosiveness and reactivity.
     

  • The next time you’re looking for a wireless hot spot and locate one called Free Wi-Fi, beware – you could become victim to the latest technology scam.

  • The internet has opened up a whole new world of resources and information. It has also created an entirely new social arena. While social networking sites allow us to connect with and communicate

  • Smartphones are a fast-growing and undeniably popular technology but, aside from the fact that they are easily lost or stolen, there are a number of risks that go hand-in-hand with smartphones:

  • Telephone scams always sound a little unbelievable—until they happen to you. Con artists are very persuasive and most people naturally let their guard down in the privacy

  • The world of mobile technology is ever expanding. However, the convenience of these technologies can also make it easier for criminals to retrieve your personal information,

  • Millions of people are online at any given moment, communicating, ordering products and services or researching information. Computers literally put the world at our fingertips.

  • Computer viruses can easily spread through the Internet and email, causing potential harm to a computer’s data, files and hard drive.

  • Vacations with friends and family should be an enjoyable and memorable time away. But certain safety precautions should be given priority equal to that of flight arrangements

  • The following are tips for you to follow during your vacation or business trip:

  • Whether you are traveling to a major theme park or attending a local fair this summer, think about these reminders that can help keep you and your family safe.

  • Daylight Saving Time, lengthening the day by one hour, typically ushers in springtime. Each year, the time officially “springs forward” by one hour to 3:00 a.m.

  • Traditionally, service animals were used as guides for people with visual impairments, but today service animals are used by people for many different reasons such as alerting

  • A survey of parents by the Center to Prevent Lost Children showed that 90 percent of families will experience losing a child in a public place at least once.

  • Fireworks are a prevalent and exciting way to celebrate major holidays, but they can also be dangerous if not used correctly. Allied Universal has compiled a list of items to consider when using fireworks during your festivities. Stay safe and have fun!