This is from site called Mills Office Productivity Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident. They happen when safety is a primary concern and motivator for management and staff alike and when active steps are taken to plan a safe work environment. Want to make your workplace as safe as it can be? Follow these Top […]
A neighbor tells you about a “pedophile down the street”, you learn of a “sexual predator” who’s a member of your faith community, the local paper reports on “child molesters hanging around” at your kid’s school. What can you do? You thought your neighborhood was pretty safe. Suddenly, your sense of security is shaken. Media […]
Adults, teenagers, and kids alike are going nuts over the Pokémon Go App, but there have been some safety glitches that the developers of the game, Niantic, Inc., probably should have anticipated. Players are getting robbed, seriously injuring themselves, and even being fatally shot for trespassing on private property, all because they “gotta catch them […]
Unlike many natural disasters, most wildfires are caused by people—and can be prevented by people, too. Meteorologists are not yet able to forecast wildfire outbreaks, so people in fire-prone areas should plan ahead and prepare to evacuate with little notice. Here are some tips on how to prevent wildfires and what to do if you’re […]
What we know No vaccine exists to prevent Zika virus disease (Zika). Prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites (see below). Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite mostly during the daytime. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus also spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. Prevent sexual transmission of Zika by using condoms or not having […]
New Year’s Eve is a night to have fun, celebrate the coming year and reminisce about the year passed. Many people look at it as a fresh start — a time to make resolutions and changes to help you ensure a prosperous and happy year to come. As 2013 quickly draws to a close, many […]
Please click on any of the links below to go directly to your specified topic within this document. Choosing Safe Gifts for Children Decorating the House Gift Wrapping Entertaining During the Holidays The holidays are rapidly approaching and many a wide-eyed child will be bubbling with excitement as they anticipate the great and wondrous events […]
Christmas For many people, the holidays see an increase in shopping and socializing. The VPD is offering the following tips to get you through the holidays safely. Online Shopping It’s wise to do some research on a website before you purchase something and hand over your credit card information. log on to the company website […]
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Tips for women on staying safe! These are well worth passing on, and are common sense for men, too. Please read this information from a woman who works for the police department. I have to share some things I have learned in my job with you. In my job, I review criminal and psychiatric files […]
