Frequent causes of office fires
Most office fires are not caused by extraordinary events. Quite the contrary. Of the seven most common reasons for office fires only one, arson, can be…
Category: Safety
Lone workers face various safety issues
When we consider remote workers, we could say a lot of people work alone today. But there are those for whom the word ‘remote’ means something entirely…
What you’ll find in the first aid kit
If you need to respond to a small accident, the first aid kit may be your first resource after calling for help. Non-fatal injuries in the workplace cause…
Fatal injuries decline in COVID era
More people worked fewer hours in 2020 and that was a factor in the decline in workplace injuries reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to…
When should you go to the emergency room?
It’s easy to see that an accident victim needs emergency treatment. Judging whether a medical condition requires a trip to the emergency room (ER) is more…
Read this before you shovel snow
Shoveling snow is a job for an athlete, even though people tend to think it is a routine activity that anyone can do. In fact, shoveling snow takes a huge…
Winter fire prevention advice
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in North America. But during the winter, it jumps to the leading cause, according to the…
Big average snowfalls
Boonville, NY: 193.5 inches Lead, SD: 200.8 inches Truckee, CA: 202.6 inches Hancock, MI: 211.9 inches Crested Butte, CO: 215.3 inches Valdez, AK: 326.3…
10 ways to put safety at the top of your holiday list
If you consider winter heating, overloaded electrical circuits and flammable decorations, you’ll understand why December is prime time for home fires….
Fireplace safety: Where there’s soot, there may soon be fire
Professional chimney sweeps say any soot deposits more than a quarter-inch thick present a fire hazard. The soot, called creosote, is one of the top…