Take care with fire pits
Fire pits can make for cozy fall and winter evenings, but you should be aware of the dangers. In 2021, nearly 6,000 people went to the emergency room with…
Category: Safety
Be cautious with electric vehicles in wet and flooded conditions
The battery in an electric vehicle can sometimes catch fire if it comes into contact with water, a risk that matters for people in areas prone to…
The commute: Unhealthy part of the day?
The daily commute has more dangers than just sleepy drivers. One study says it appears to be pretty unhealthy. According to the study of 3,000 commuters…
Office injuries can be avoided
About 10 percent of office injuries are caused by slips and falls. Most happen because of wet surfaces and unanchored rugs or mats. Others are caused by…
A traffic danger: Driving with dogs
Some dogs ride in a car pretty much like a person does. They will sit next to the driver and look out the window. Still, if they spot another dog,…
Take care with lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power our modern life. You’ll find them in cell phones, tablets, laptops, E-bikes, tools, vapes — everywhere a device needs battery…
Do you charge your phone by your bed?
If you sleep near your phone, you are playing with fire. More than 60 percent of adults sleep with their phone within arm’s reach, but it’s a dangerous…
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12
Make smoke alarms work for you! Fire Prevention Week (FPW) 2024 aims to educate people on the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes….
How to increase your chances of surviving a fire
How will you respond to a fire? Some people freeze and do nothing. Others refuse to believe it’s serious. But when fires ignites, people who have taken…
Cut plywood safely
Master carpenters say a sheet of plywood has to be well supported when it’s being cut. If it isn’t, it will sag and bind the saw blade, which can cause…