National Safety Month

U.S. LawShield® Partners with Mace® Brand to Give Realtors FREE Real Estate Agent Safety Kits to Celebrate REALTOR® Safety Month

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and U.S. LawShield®, America's premier Legal Defense for Self Defense® organization, has teamed up with Mace® Brand to give agents the tools and resources they need to keep themselves safe and educate them about the possible risks they may face on the job. Now through the end of September, anyone who purchases a U.S. LawShield membership in qualifying locations will receive a FREE Real Estate Agent Safety Kit, a $59.99 value.*

Key Points: 
  • Now through the end of September, anyone who purchases a U.S. LawShield membership in qualifying locations will receive a FREE Real Estate Agent Safety Kit, a $59.99 value.
  • The Mace® Brand Real Estate Agent Safety Kit includes a Pocket Personal Pepper Spray, Personal Alarm Keychain and a Palm Stun Device.
  • "We are excited about the opportunity to work with Mace® Brand during REALTOR® Safety Month," said Smith.
  • "When the agents have a U.S. LawShield membership and a Mace® Brand Real Estate Agent Safety Kit, they will have peace of mind 24/7/365.

One Call Celebrates the Strength and Determination of Injured Workers With the Launch of Injured to Empowered

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One Call, the nation's leading care coordinator of ancillary services for the workers' compensation industry, today announced the launch of its Injured to Empowered™ program, an ongoing celebration of injured workers who have risen above their injuries.

Key Points: 
  • One Call, along with its partners, plays a vital role in these journeys by getting injured workers the care they need when they need it.
  • While we can't completely prevent these injuries from occurring, we can help injured workers strive for a quality life post-injury."
  • "Injured to Empowered reinforces our purpose-driven approach to workers' compensation," said One Call CEO Jay Krueger.
  • Watch Billy P's full story on the Injured to Empowered webpage, onecallcm.com/empowered , and visit often for additional success stories.

Cintas’ Frontline Engagement From Employee-Partners the Difference in Its Award-Winning Ergonomics Program

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The continued “secret sauce” of Cintas Corporation’s (Nasdaq: CTAS) award-winning ergonomics program?

Key Points: 
  • The continued “secret sauce” of Cintas Corporation’s (Nasdaq: CTAS) award-winning ergonomics program?
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230629405328/en/
    Cintas Corporation’s award-winning ergonomics program encourages solutions from the field where its frontline partners identify and invent creative solutions to make the jobs they do easier on their bodies.
  • Through an in-house ergonomics competition and participation in international events like the annual Applied Ergonomics Conference (pictured), Cintas’ program has established leadership and innovation in the field.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Our program is driven by frontline employee-partner activity,” said Dr. Davana Pilczuk, Cintas’ Corporate Ergonomist.

Amtrak Leadership Signs Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Pledge

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All 11 members of Amtrak's executive leadership team signed the Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) Rail Safety Pledge. Recognizing we can save lives together and in honor of U.S. National Safety Month, Amtrak and OLI challenge others to take the pledge and commit to staying safe near railroad tracks and trains.

Key Points: 
  • In honor of National Safety Month, Amtrak challenges others to save lives
    WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All 11 members of Amtrak's executive leadership team signed the Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) Rail Safety Pledge .
  • Watch Amtrak's Executive Leadership Team commit to rail safety.
  • Those who take the rail safety pledge can use the share button to post on social media.
  • "We urge everyone – kids and adults – to take the rail safety pledge, know the facts, make safe choices and share the rail safety message," said OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh, "Take the pledge, challenge others to take the pledge, join us in raising rail safety awareness in your community and request a FREE rail safety presentation at oli.org.

How to Create a Disaster Plan for Your Small Business

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Think about all the time and resources you have invested in your small business. Imagine that it's all gone: furniture, equipment, inventory, records, everything. What would you do?

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  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Think about all the time and resources you have invested in your small business.
  • While you can't prevent natural disasters, a proactive disaster management plan can mitigate the effects on your business and help speed your return to normal operations.
  • A qualified, professional commercial insurance agent can prove to be a valuable resource in crafting a disaster management plan for your business.
  • A SCORE mentor can assist you in considering potential risks and drafting a disaster plan.

Duracell Sounds the Alarm on Lithium Coin Battery Safety

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Joining forces with musician and celebrity dad, Lance Bass, Duracell is encouraging parents to take the #BitterIsBetter Pledge to replace their lithium coin batteries with Duracell Lithium Coin Batteries with Bitter Coating (2032, 2025 and 2016), the safest lithium coin battery.

Key Points: 
  • Joining forces with musician and celebrity dad, Lance Bass, Duracell is encouraging parents to take the #BitterIsBetter Pledge to replace their lithium coin batteries with Duracell Lithium Coin Batteries with Bitter Coating (2032, 2025 and 2016), the safest lithium coin battery.
  • As part of the program, Duracell is urging parents to visit Duracell.com/BitterisBetter to take the #BitterIsBetter Pledge to learn more about lithium coin battery safety and replace the lithium coin batteries in their homes with the safest option for kids.
  • “I took the Duracell #BitterIsBetter Pledge to educate myself and other parents who may not be aware of the dangers, and will be switching out the lithium coin batteries in my home to the safer choice - Duracell Lithium Coin batteries with bitter coating.
  • Through July 20, Duracell will be providing up to $1M of lithium coin batteries with a non-toxic bitter coating to ensure every home has access to the safest lithium coin batteries available.

National Safety Council Commemorates MSD Pledge Anniversary by Sharing Insights and Actions Along the Journey to Reducing the Most Common Workplace Injury

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are the most common workplace injury and the leading cause of worker disability, involuntary retirement and limitations to gainful employment. In addition to the impact these injuries have on employee wellbeing, they also cost businesses in the private sector nearly $17 billion a year. Recognizing the significance of this issue, the National Safety Council launched the MSD Pledge last June to reduce this pervasive safety challenge. Today, more than 160 of the world's top organizations have joined the global movement to transform workplace safety and improve the lives of millions of workers. 

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing the significance of this issue, the National Safety Council launched the MSD Pledge last June to reduce this pervasive safety challenge.
  • To commemorate this milestone, the Council's MSD Solutions Lab , a groundbreaking initiative established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) to solve workplace MSDs, Thursday hosted its second annual Workplace Safety Summit: Insights and Actions to Prevent the Most Common Injury on the Job.
  • The MSD Pledge is one of several initiatives underway by the MSD Solutions Lab to solve MSDs before they start, including an advisory council, MSD pioneering research, innovation challenges, and grant program.
  • To learn more about the MSD Pledge, the MSD Solutions Lab, and the risks associated with MSDs, visit www.nsc.org/msd .

National Safety Month: See tracks, think safety

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is recognizing National Safety Month and reminding Americans of five simple tips to stay safe when near railroad tracks.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is recognizing National Safety Month and reminding Americans of five simple tips to stay safe when near railroad tracks.
  • At Norfolk Southern, everything we do starts with safety.
  • This National Safety Month, we're sharing a few ways the public can keep safety in mind as well," said John Fleps, Vice President Safety at Norfolk Southern.
  • So, remember to stay alert, keep your eyes and ears open, and always keep a safe distance from the tracks."

AmTrust Reports Shows Food Manufacturing Injuries Down Post-Pandemic Due to Increased Emphasis on Safety

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property casualty insurer and the nation’s third largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, today released the AmTrust 2023 Food Manufacturing Report.

Key Points: 
  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property casualty insurer and the nation’s third largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, today released the AmTrust 2023 Food Manufacturing Report.
  • A key finding of the report was an overall decrease in the total number of injury claims from food manufacturers in the United States post-pandemic.
  • “Post-pandemic has been a very volatile time for the food manufacturing industry due to labor shortages, supply chain issues and inflationary costs.
  • AmTrust recommends workplace safety measures for food manufacturers to address those common injuries, including guard rails around elevated platforms and non-slip closed-toe shoes.

Self-Defense Strategies for National Safety Month from U.S. LawShield®

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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HOUSTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- June is National Safety Month, a time to make safety a priority. The largest and most comprehensive survey of American gun owners ever conducted suggests that they use firearms in self-defense about 1.7 million times a year. U.S. LawShield, America's premier Legal Defense for Self Defense® organization, believes that self-defense, the use of force in response to a threat, can be handled in more ways than one. Within the bounds of federal, state and local laws, reasonable proportional force can be used in defense of yourself or another, against a credible immediate threat. However, understanding the relevant laws regarding use of force where you live is critical in keeping yourself and others safe.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- June is National Safety Month, a time to make safety a priority.
  • The largest and most comprehensive survey of American gun owners ever conducted suggests that they use firearms in self-defense about 1.7 million times a year.
  • However, understanding the relevant laws regarding use of force where you live is critical in keeping yourself and others safe.
  • U.S. LawShield recommends the following self-defense strategies to keep yourself safe:
    Trust your instincts.