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Safety Checklist

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Remember, Home Safety Isn’t Just for Seniors
Each year, many older Americans are injured in and around their homes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that in 1981, over 622,000 people over age 65 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live with and use everyday. CPSC believes that [...]

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Safety Guidelines for Pools

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drowning’s and near-drowning’s of young children. These tragedies are preventable. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. This designed for use by owners, purchasers, and builders of residential [...]

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Holiday Home Safety Tips

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents.Following these guidelines will help make your holiday season safer & more enjoyable…
Holiday decorating & lighting
Use caution with holiday decorations and whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant or non-combustible materials.
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Childproofing Your Home - 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.

Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy for [...]

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Electrical Safety

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost indefinitely if properly installed and not overloaded or physically abused. Electrical