6 Fire Safety Tips for Babysitters
Children are known to get into sticky messes, some of which can lead to disastrous home fires. Babysitters are responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in their care. Every sitter should...
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Dryer Fire Prevention: Do’s and Don’ts
Every year, there are 2,900 incidents concerning dryer fires across the country. Knowing this, it is important to know what to do and don’t do to prevent clothes dryer fires from occurring.
How to Childproof Your Home: Protecting Them from Fire Hazards
Children are curious little humans, reaching out to everyday items that fascinate them and poking into crevices with sheer inquisitiveness. Playful actions like these are a potential danger to children and the home overall....
Fire Safety Tips for People with Disabilities
There are millions of people currently living with mental and physical disabilities. According to the US Fire Administration, every year there are approximately 2,400 home fires involving people with disabilities. Of these 2,400 cases,...
How to Clean Up and Prevent Grease Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the most common cause of kitchen fires, and the greatest risk comes from frying. Grease fires are dangerous because they can get out of control...
How Smoke and Fire Affect Electronics
Whether extremely mild or blazing with intensity, fires and the resulting smoke are damaging to electrical components. Wispy smolders stream into the environment from cigarettes or cooking; and massive smoke and fire damage can...
Fire Safety Tips to Prevent Fires in Your Bedroom
Part of the responsibility of being a homeowner involves practicing fire safety to protect your home. Fires are among the most dangerous and destructive disasters that can happen in a home, and most of...
Safety Tips for Lithium Ion Batteries
Whether you realize it or not, lithium batteries are a big part of your life. So many things that we use every day such as cell phones, e-cigarettes, laptops, smoke detectors, and children’s toys are powered by a lithium ion battery. It is important to be aware of the potential dangers of lithium ion batteries and follow good battery safety tips to prevent fires or explosions.
Fire Safety Tips for Homes Affected by Hoarding
Extreme clutter not only increases the risk of a fire, but also allows fires to spread quickly which can result in devastating damage and even put the lives of those in the home in danger. If you know someone who is affected by hoarding, it is important to help the affected individual understand the risk of a fire and take certain actions in the name of fire safety.
Tips for Using Your Fireplace Safely
No matter how heavy the snowfall or how severe the blizzards, you will certainly find plenty of beauty and joy in the winter season – especially when curled up in front of a crackling...
