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Staying Safe in Below Average Temperatures
The snow came early this year. Schools across the country have recently closed because of extreme temperatures. The dangers of hypothermia, frostbite, and death this winter require heightened awareness. Being well informed is the first step toward safety. Each year, more than 1,300 deaths are reportedly attributable to exposure according to the Centers for Disease…
Winter Activity Safety Tips
This can be a really fun time of year for the little people in our life…sledding, ice skating, hockey, skiing. Many adults even love being out in the cold and enjoying winter activities. At Kooi, we encourage everyone to be extra safe in below freezing temperatures. Don't be the "tough guy" and pretend like you…
American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, when heart disease awareness is called to our attention. Heart disease is reportedly the leading cause of death in the country. About 25 percent of deaths nationally are reportedly attributable to heart disease. This alarming statistics are sadly unnecessary, as heart disease is a preventable ailment that need not end…
Wheelchair Access Assistant
If you’ve ever had an injury that left you in a wheelchair for a period of time, you know how difficult it can be on you or your caretaker to get in and out of the wheelchair. Basic wheelchairs are simply meant to assist in getting someone from one place to another when injured. A mechanical engineering…
