Holiday safety

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London — Although spending time on work-related activities while on vacation can help reduce your anxiety levels when returning to the job, it also impairs recovery from work exhaustion, results of a recent study out of England suggest.

Itasca, IL — An estimated 350 people will never make it home during the Christmas holiday weekend, and another 400 over New Year’s weekend, because of fatal – and preventable – traffic crashes, according to the National Safety Council.

As holiday shopping shifts into high gear, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is renewing its call to anyone buying TVs and large furniture: Secure the items to a wall to prevent tip-over injuries and deaths.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council estimates more than 500 people may die on U.S. roads over the upcoming Thanksgiving Day weekend – the highest projection of roadway deaths for the holiday period since 2007.

Whether you’re planning a large family gathering, a girlfriends’ getaway or a cozy couple’s retreat, rental homes have become a popular option.

You wake up to find Mother Nature has dumped a foot of snow on your driveway. Time to bring out the snowblower! Before you do, let’s review some safety tips.

Candles are used in 70% of U.S. households, according to the National Candle Association. But they need to be used carefully.

Nothing says Halloween like a jack-o’-lantern, but watch your hands and fingers if you’re doing the carving!

Itasca, IL — Estimating that 450 people could be killed in preventable motor vehicle-related crashes during the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council is urging all drivers to share the road responsibly.

Considering renting an inflatable bounce house? Recent research shows that even light winds can send inflatables flying and cause serious injuries and death.