Tag: safety

Wearable Shelter? Or Parka?

As promised, here’s the first totally awesome item from MOMA’s SAFE: Design Takes On Risk exhibit — the Final Home 44-pocket parka. Designed as a wearable shelter, this parka features […]

SAFE: Design Takes On Risk

Let me say that the Museum of Modern Art’s SAFE: Design Takes On Risk exhibit is worth about 100 blog postings. But before I launch into the first of many, […]

Know The Top 5 Toy Hazards

Here at the Oregon Trail Chapter, we’re all about keeping people safe. Safe in the water, safe when cooking turkeys and — today — safe from deadly toys. And you […]

They’re Here: Halloween Safety Tips!

As previously mentioned, I’ll be in Detroit for Halloween. And even if I was here, I’m slightly (just slightly, mind you) too old for trick-or-treating. But I’m betting we all […]

Protect Your Pooch In Hot Weather

Today’s extreme weather gives us a great opportunity to remind you to think about summertime pet safety as well as people safety. It’s important to be able to identify the […]

A Trip to the Museum

On Wednesday, I went to the museum. Not just any museum, mind you — the very special Safety Learning Center + Fire Museum. The museum is located in the historic […]

Having a Blast, Safely

What would July 4th be without fireworks…besides quiet? As the sun sets on America’s birthday, for many people the fun is just beginning. A recent report from the U.S. Consumer […]

Celebrating the Fourth of July, Safely

This Fourth of July – whether barbecuing in the backyard, enjoying a day at the ballpark or spreading a picnic blanket in the cool grass of a local park or […]

Are You Ready For Wildfire Season?

Today’s the day. Fire season officially begins in NW Oregon. Nonetheless, fires have gotten off to an early start, both here in Oregon and down in California. The Tumalo Creek […]