At least 3,522 people were killed because of distracted driving in 2021 alone – the numbers are likely much higher due to under-reporting of distractions, especially cell phone use, involved in motor vehicle ...

July is the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May and August and gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills. However, catastrophic grilling mishaps can occur any time you ...

Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your forest ranger’s district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to ...

The most dangerous thing a Soldier does – on or off-duty – is to ride in or operate a motor vehicle! From FY19-FY23, 75% of all off-duty Soldier fatalities involved motor vehicles and 42% of those ...

From late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes, safety should be top of mind. Following is tried-and-true advice to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free ...

Almost every home in the United States has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of ...

To prevent a mishap while cornering: Slow down before you enter the turn; look as far ahead as possible through the turn. Corner within your skill limits. Aggressive cornering is a major cause of crashes. ...

The top three things you can do to prevent yourself from involvement in or injury from a motorcycle mishap are to complete the required motorcycle training, wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and ...

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, and the ocean) is harder than in a pool. People tire faster and get into trouble more quickly. A person can go under water in a murky lake, making them very hard to ...

10 Ways to Paddle Safely: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET – Wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times on the water. DON’T DRINK WHILE PADDLING – Avoid ...

You don’t have to stop being a Good Samaritan to keep yourself safe, but what you should do is be situationally aware; AT ALL TIMES. If you are involved in a roadside emergency do not let your focus or ...

Firearms are designed to be lethal and handling them in an unsafe manner is extremely dangerous. Whether you use a weapon for hunting, target shooting or personal defense, your weapons handling experiences will ...