Avoid holiday safety hazards
Christmas is a time to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and to relax. But, it’s also a time when safety should be on your mind because the…
Category: Safety
4 tips for doing safe, great work
1 Experience counts: You’ve seen the task done hundreds of times, but you have never done it yourself. So, do you know how to do it? No. Never operate…
Time to get your furnace inspected
Well before snow glistens in the lane, it is time to have your furnace inspected. Safety is the most important reason. A professional inspection can…
Check your carbon monoxide detector
If you have any appliance that burns gas, it’s a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a form of slow suffocation….
Safe use of space heaters to prevent fires this winter
As temperatures drop, space heaters become a go-to solution for quick warmth in homes and offices. However, according to safety experts, these devices are…
Fire Prevention Month: Take note of the ubiquitous devices that power our world
They’re everywhere. Lithium-ion batteries live with us and power our devices. Every cordless device — the kids’ toys, power tools, tablets, head phones,…
TSA bans lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage
The Transportation Security Administration has banned lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage, meaning that passengers can’t pack that laptop, tablet,…
Safety instructions your trick-or-treaters should hear
1. Be sure your costume or mask allows you to see in all directions. Look both ways before crossing a street. 2. Bring pets into the house before leaving,…
National Emergency Preparedness Month: Pre-plan in wildfire prone areas
One lesson from this year’s Pacific Palisades fire is that there might not be much advanced warning of a wildfire. The cause of the January 2025 fire that…
Boots that keep up: Innovation in workplace footwear
In the sprawling warehouses of 2025, the unsung hero of every worker’s shift isn’t an AI-driven inventory system’it’s their boots. In a quiet revolution,…