June is Home Safety Month. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were approximately 93,200 unintentional-injury related deaths occurring in the home and community, in 2013. Report to the Nation: Protecting Children in Your Home was released in February, 2015, and found that parents are largely unaware of the biggest dangers to children in […]
Caregivers: Emergency Preparedness
June 5, 2015 By
Whether you have never really prepared for emergencies or you had a thorough and detailed plan, or maybe your injured loved one was the person who took charge of these things, as a caregiver for someone with serious injuries you need an updated plan that will accommodate your loved one’s needs. This is something that […]
Defective Appliances Can Cause House Fires
April 20, 2015 By
It sounds like a scene out of Maximum Overdrive. You hear noise in the kitchen, and when you go to investigate, the microwave has turned on all on its own, electricity arcing inside until it cracks the turntable and scorches the bottom of the oven. But it’s not fiction. According to Consumer Reports, that is […]
Child Safety: Hidden Drowning Hazards in the Home
April 17, 2015 By
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages one to four. Swimming pools pose and obvious danger, but there are everyday items in your home that can pose a hidden drowning risk for infants and toddlers. Toilets, buckets, and other containers […]
Five Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat or Dog
April 15, 2015 By
Avocado Avocado contains a toxin called persin. It is found in the fruit, seeds, leaves, and bark of the avocado plant. It is considered mildly toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause diarrhea and vomiting. Persin is even more dangerous for birds, horses, cattle, and goats. In addition to the toxin, the avocado pit […]
Fire Prevention and Preparation
March 23, 2015 By
Fire prevention education and a solid evacuation plan are important for families and businesses alike. To give you an idea of just how important, according to the National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA), in 2013 there was a civilian fire injury every 33 minutes and a civilian fire death every two hours and 42 minutes. Education […]
Staying Safe When the Power Goes Out
December 22, 2014 By
Power outages have become more common. According to a 2011 report by the National Wildlife Federation, we had about five to 20 weather-related power outages per year in the mid 1990’s, and now we have about 50 to 100 each year. Weather-related power outages can happen any time of year. Many of the dangers posed […]
Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season
December 10, 2014 By
Shopping for children’s gifts can be hectic and confusing. Getting an early start can make it easier and reduce the stress, but even if you are shopping at the last minute you cannot forget to take safety into account. There are just too many dangerous and defective toys on the market to let it slide. […]
Common Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
December 5, 2014 By
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls result in about 8.9 million emergency room visits each year, and they are the second leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, causing more than 25,000 deaths in 2009. There are many things that you can do in and around your home to minimize the […]
