Open-Water Swimming Safety: Tow Floats, Bright Caps and Buddy Systems
A practical guide to open-water swimming safety covering cold-water shock, tow floats, high-visibility caps, the buddy system, hypothermia, sighting and what to do if you get into trouble.
First NOCSAE Youth Football Helmet Safety Standard Reaches the Field for 2026
NOCSAE's first-ever youth football helmet safety standard (ND006) becomes mandatory in September 2027, and the first compliant youth helmets are reaching the field for the 2026 season. Here is what changed and what parents and coaches should know.
Extreme Heat Grips the U.S. as a Record Heat Dome Bakes Millions: Your Heat-Safety Guide
A record-setting heat dome is baking much of the U.S. in mid-July 2026. Here is the extreme heat safety guidance that matters most: spot heat stroke, hydrate, and protect kids, pets, and neighbors.
Study Check: A New E-Scooter Injury Study Links Substance Use to Doubled Brain-Injury Odds
A 2025 UCLA-led e-scooter injury study of 7,350 hospitalized riders found about one in four had substance use documented, and those riders faced nearly double the odds of traumatic brain injury.
Target Sandals Recall: 211,000 Cat & Jack Toddler Sandals Pulled Over Choking Hazard
Target is recalling about 211,000 Cat & Jack children's sandals after decorative pearls were found to fall off, creating a choking hazard for young kids.
OSHA Heat Rule Heads Toward a December 2026 Supplemental Proposal
OSHA's heat injury and illness prevention rule remains a proposal. The federal regulatory agenda now targets a supplemental proposal in December 2026, with a final rule not expected before October 2027.
Roadside Emergency Kit: What Every Driver Should Carry
A practical, safety-first guide to building a roadside emergency kit: the core visibility, jump-start, first-aid, and survival items every driver should carry, plus the safe breakdown protocol and winter add-ons.
Rip Currents and Beach Safety: How to Spot and Survive Them
A practical, lifeguard-informed guide to rip current safety: what these currents really are, how to spot one before you swim, how to escape, and how to keep your family safe.
Heat Safety: Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
A practical, safety-first guide to spotting heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and life-threatening heat stroke early, plus proven heat exhaustion prevention steps for workers, athletes, kids, and pets.
The Ultimate Travel First-Aid Kit and Health Packing List
A practical, expert guide to building a travel first aid kit: prescription meds, OTC staples, wound-care basics, destination add-ons, documents, and keeping it trip-ready.