Cook Up Safety This Holiday Season
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Julie Hambleton July 12, 2021 Fire Safety Tips for Preventing House Fires, from the Laundry Room to the Kitchen Remember when fire departments warned parents not to let their kids charge their phones or tablets on their bed or under their pillow? Well, the firefighter warning about fire safety tips we’re sharing with…
Glowing jack-o-lanterns and candle decor are synonymous with Halloween, but with them come some serious fire risks. And when you add costumed children to the mix, the dangers compound. Flowy princess dresses and long superhero capes can easily brush by a flame and accidentally catch fire. Here at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, we tested…
U.S. Forest Service Whether you grew up making backyard blazes or you’re about to build your first fire ever, this overview of campfires will help you have a great time. You’ll find recommendations for how to safely build, feed and extinguish a campfire. You can find even more info and videos from the U.S. Forest…
By Jason Hanson Feb 6, 2018 Dear Black Bag Confidential Reader, This week’s must-read articles touch on what to do when a crowd turns ugly. Read on to discover how you can avoid trouble altogether as well as ways to defend yourself if you have to put up a fight. Plus, how to protect your home and those…
2015 Resource Guide In 2013, fires and burns were the fourth leading cause of injury-related deaths to children ages 1-18 in the U.S. (WISQARS). Most of these deaths were caused by residential fires, although a working smoke detector can reduce by half the risk of dying in a home fire (NFPA). In addition, it is important to note that…
Enhanced requirements better address nuisance signaling and the modern home furnishings Kari RedfieldHome (February 26, 2018) When Carey B.’s smoke alarm went off, she was cooking food while her family slept. Even though the alarm blared, it took almost five minutes for family members to wake, and she remembers thinking: There’s got to be a better…