Carbon monoxide (CO) is an incredibly dangerous gas, not only because of its deadly effects, but also due to its being virtually undetectable by the human sensory organs. After all, it is colorless and odorless. This type of gas emerges when any type of fossil fuel is burning. For this reason, it’s paramount that you […]
How You Can Help Improve Food Safety for Everyone
June 15, 2017 By
You’ve seen the recalls, restaurant closings, and stories about people getting sick. You know we have issues and you might be on edge every time you buy groceries or go out to eat. Moreover, you are probably wondering who is in charge of this stuff and why it keeps happening. Well, it is complicated and […]
National Safety Month is Here
June 13, 2016 By
Every day 107,000 injuries occur in the U.S. and the goal of National Safety Month is to reduce that number. Injury and death is a risk for everyone regardless of age, class, race, or location. So, this article is intended to raise awareness of the risk of serious injury and how to prevent it. Facts […]
Zombie Awareness Month: Basic Zombie Safety Tips
May 27, 2016 By
In celebration of Zombie Awareness Month, we bring you some basic safety tips for preparing for the zombie apocalypse. Gather Your Emergency Supplies Prepare for a complete breakdown of services. You’ll need supplies for sheltering in place as well as a kit for evacuation. Supplies you will need include: Fully stocked fist aid kit. Don’t […]
Have Kids Under 6? Don’t Allow Laundry Pods in Your Home
May 18, 2016 By
Laundry pod poisoning is so common and so dangerous that people with children under six years old are now advised to keep them out of the house entirely. A recent study found that more than there were more than 22,000 calls to poison control centers regarding children under the age of six exposed to laundry […]
Poka-Yoke is No Joke: Product Defects Hurting Business, Customers
May 6, 2016 By
Poka-yoke is a brilliant concept that protects businesses and consumers. It is a Japanese term for mistake-proofing. Poka-yoke aims to prevent foreseeable human error. The term is often used in manufacturing, but it applies to end-use products, too. For instance, your microwave oven will not start unless the door is closed. That’s poka-yoke. It protects […]
4 Ways That Spring Cleaning Can Kill You
April 26, 2016 By
Just knowing that spring cleaning can kill you is a good excuse to skip it, but for those who choose to brave the dangerous task, here are four deadly cleaning dangers, and how to avoid them. Deadly Fumes Never mix bleach with anything. You may already know that mixing bleach and ammonia creates a deadly […]
Celebrating Earth Day and the Biggest Legal Wins for the Planet
April 23, 2016 By
In the 46 years since the first Earth Day, we have seen a lot of accomplishments. Whether we will succeed in salvaging the habitability of the planet, or if William Burroughs was right and our only chance of survival is in space, remains to be seen. But as we celebrate our 47th Earth Day, let’s […]
Space Heater Fires
March 17, 2016 By
Space heaters are deceptively dangerous products – so much so that the National Fire Protection Association estimates that about a third of house fires in the United States each year are caused by portable space heaters. Space heater fires commonly result in death or serious injury because they are particularly likely to occur late at […]
