According to a recent article in the Harvard Health Letter, medication error following a hospital stay is a very big problem in the U.S. today. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that half of patients experienced medication errors at home during the first month after being discharged from the hospital. There are many reasons […]
Defective BBQ Grill Accidents
September 18, 2014 By
Using common sense and basic safety precautions are imperative to preventing barbeque grill accidents and injuries, but even the most careful cook cannot predict or prevent accidents caused by grill defects. A defective grill can result in a fire or explosion causing severe burns and other injuries, and even catching your house on fire. If […]
Webcam Safety – Protect Yourself from Ratting
September 11, 2014 By
Did you know that hackers can get into your computer, turn on your webcam and watch or record you without your knowledge? It is accomplished with the use of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) which can be used to access and control your webcam, as well as everything else on your computer. It can happen […]
What You Need to Know about Powdered Alcohol
September 8, 2014 By
If you haven’t heard of powdered alcohol, you are probably doing a double-take. Yes, it can and is made, and it may become available to consumers under the brand name Palcohol in September, 2014. The release of Palcohol to the public is very controversial and opponents say it poses a host of dangers, especially to […]
Dangers of Spray-On Sunscreen
August 4, 2014 By
Consumer Reports Warns about Dangers of Spray-On Sunscreen Spray-on sunscreen may seem like a great solution to the age-old problem of getting kids to wear sunscreen and reapplying it as often as needed. It’s quick and easy to use, simplifying life for parents with impatient and uncooperative children. Unfortunately, it may also pose an unacceptable […]
National Safety Month
June 12, 2014 By
June is National Safety Month. Anyone can participate, and we encourage you and your family to make a list of the safety issues that you would like to address this month, with a corresponding list of activities. This does not have to be a chore. It can be broken into very quick tasks, such as […]
Distracted Driving with Google Glass?
June 11, 2014 By
Is driving while using Google Glass distracted diving? That is the question that lawmakers across the country are being forced to consider, and it the answer is more complex than it may seem. Google Glass is so new and different from other types of technology that its potential for helping or hindering drivers is not […]
Evenflo Car Seat Recall
June 9, 2014 By
You may remember the Graco car seat recall issued in February, in which the company recalled front-facing seats, but refused to recall rear-facing car seats with the same defect. Well, Evenflo has issued a similar recall, for the same buckle defect, and has also rejected the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) request to recall […]
Deadly Pet Treats Back in Stores
June 6, 2014 By
Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that as of September 2013, it had received reports of about 3,600 dogs sickened by jerky treats made in China, and nearly 600 who died from eating the treats, since 2007. By January, 2014 the number of reports of sickened animals had risen to 4,500. […]
