Do You Need a Boater Safety Education Card This Year?
Category: Boating AccidentsReady for boating season!! Don’t overlook your boater’s card! Anyone born after December 31, 1954 who operates a boat with a 15 horsepower motor or greater (or a personal watercraft) in Washington’s waterways must possess a Boater Safety Education Card. There are exemptions to this requirement (listed in RCW 79A.60.640), but let’s just say that […]
Read MoreStrict Staff-Child Ratios Govern Washington’s Licensed Family Day Care Facilities
Category: Children's Injuries, Children's Issues
All daycares licensed by the State require compliance with appropriate staff to children ratios. The ratios vary depending upon the number of staff and the experience level of the staff. All of the ratios are aimed to provide a safe environment for children by requiring an appropriate number of adults overseeing them. For a licensed […]
Read MoreOutthink the Thieves: Best Practices for Deterring Theft of Your Bike
Category: Bicycle Accidents, Safety
With the increasing popularity of bicycling as a means of transportation – more bikes are out and about and that means more targets for thieves. With an estimated 250,000 bikes stolen each year, how can you best ensure that your bike won’t become a statistic? The answer: proper documentation and locking technique. If your bike […]
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