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The Summertime Backyard Safety Checklist

After the first hot day of the year, hopefully, many of you were enjoying the warm sun.  Now that the nice weather is here (cross your fingers because New England weather is always unpredictable) it’s a great time to survey your backyard to make sure it’s safe to host pool parties, Wiffle ball games, and…

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The Spring Checklist for Your Spring Cleaning

Congratulations…we did it, guys! We made it to Spring. After all those cold, dark, and short winter days, we can finally, and even desperately, open our windows and let in the fresh air of the Spring. However, before we do, it’s important to make sure your home is ready to take on the Spring and…

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Fall Hazards in the Workplace

Do you own a business? Are your employees at risk? Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common accidents.  What can be done to protect your employees and customers?  OSHA has a lot of helpful tips about protecting your employees and clients from fall hazards, here are a few. Prevent Trip or Fall…

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Child Passenger Safety

Did you have a nice summer? For many the month of September means back to our busy schedules.  It is also the time for National Child Passenger Safety week.  Now is the time for parents to review car safety tips for your children.  What kind of car seat does your child use? Is it the…

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Household Safety Checklist

The new school year is fast approaching, and for some of us is already here.  We have a couple of weeks left of this summer.  Now is a great time to review some household safety practices, as a family. Here are a few questions to ask: Household Safety Checklist In case of fire, does your…

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Bear Safety Tips

If you live in Hadley, Longmeadow or anywhere in between you may have heard of recent bear sightings in your neighborhood! What should you do if you encounter a bear?  The National Park Service has a few tips for us to keep in mind.. Bear Safety Tips Do not approach the bear and especially if…

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Snow Shoveling and CO Poisoning

What could snow shoveling possibly have to do with Carbon Monoxide poisoning? When you think of snow related injuries, what comes to mind?  Maybe you think of tripping on icy snow filled walkways, or being hit with a snowball?  You probably don’t think of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, but it is something to take precautions…

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Winter Fire Safety Tips

Brrrr…Looks like winter arrived early this year.  Heating your home is a big part of New England Life.  Ready.Gov has great winter fire safety tips for staying safe this winter.  Click the link below to learn what to do; before, during , and after a fire. Winter Fire safety tips:   Clean and check your…

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