While grilling can be a year-round activity, grill usage – as well as grilling accidents and fires – spike in the summer months, especially around the summer holidays, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. We would like to go over some of the dangers of grilling, causes of grill fires and […]
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Tips For New Drivers
I remember the first day I passed my driver’s test. I was on cloud nine…invincible. I instantly thought about all the places I was now able to go by myself. No more asking mom and dad or my friends for a ride – my ticket to being independent had finally come, and I was ready […]
Read MoreSafety Tips For Swimming Pools
What is your favorite way to stay cool in the summer? Swimming? Ours too. Swimming is one the great activities of summertime. Even if you are not a dolphin in the water, soaking up some sun and hearing the water ripple in the breeze is worth the time. Swimming pools can also be where accidents […]
Read MoreR.C. Keller & Company Agency Announcement
Today I would like to announce that I have joined on as Partner and will now serve as a full member of the firm at R.C Keller & Co. My family and I are beyond excited for this next chapter in our lives. I am also beyond grateful to my Father-in-law, Bob Keller, who has […]
Read MoreGive Your Eyes A Break
Whether it is a work computer, home laptop or your smartphone, chances are you stare at some type of screen for hours each day. This can lead to vision problems. “Focusing on tiny types for hours on end can cause eyestrain, fatigue and headaches,” the American Academy of Ophthalmology cautions. Staring at a screen for […]
Read MoreBike Safety 101
Spring is around the corner and it is important to review safe bike riding tips. Before every bike ride you can stay safe by performing the ABC Quick Check: Air pressure: check the air pressure in your tires Brakes: check your brakes to make sure they are working correctly Cranks, chains and cogs: check […]
Read MoreDriver and Pedestrian Safety
As spring approaches and more people are out and about, we would like to remind you that both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for traffic safety. Safety is a two-way street and sometimes pedestrians are not where they should be or where a driver expects them to be. Drivers and pedestrians should follow these […]
Read MoreEarthquake Safety: The Before, The During and The After
There is no such thing as “earthquake weather.” Statistically there is approximately an equal distribution of earthquakes in cold weather, hot weather and rainy weather. Earthquakes are natural disasters that come without much warning – if any. According to the California Integrated Seismic Network, warning times can be anywhere from a few minutes to just […]
Read MorePet Safety Tips During The Fall Weather
When I think of fall, the first things that pop into my head are the leaves changing colors, pumpkins, apple cider, Halloween, cooler weather and shorter days. While this season is an exciting time for many people across the United States, it can be a dangerous time for your pets. Between the sudden drop in […]
Read More8 Ways Safety Shoes Protect You on the Job
When you think about shoes for the workplace, heavy-duty footwear such as steel toe boots may come to mind. These boots are important personal protective equipment (PPE) that many industrial and construction worksites require. There are many kinds of shoes that can make jobs safer, though, not just steel toe boots. Other types of boots […]
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