What You Need to Know About Halloween Costume Flammability
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…
Chargers, batteries and fire safety
Did you know that we attend many fires started by chargers, batteries and cables? Here’s how to buy and use items with lithium batteries safely… Fire risks of batteries and chargers explained How safe is your bedside table? Do you pop your phone on to charge before bed? Maybe you love to watch TV on your…
Promoting Booster Seat Use
Boost ’em in the Back Seat is a four-minute empirically-supported threat appeal video that delivers preventive messages about the importance of booster seat and rear seat use to parents. A thirty-second version of the video is also available for free download and use as public service announcements.
Counterfeit phone chargers can be deadly
Buying chargers We tested a range of fake chargers and found that 98% of them had the potential to cause a lethal electric shock or start a fire. With that in mind, it’s important to be aware of the risks when buying a phone charger. How to spot a fake Apple charger You don’t need…
Operating a Personal Watercraft
Handling a Personal Watercraft Operating a personal watercraft (PWC) is a fun, fast way to enjoy recreational boating! However, PWCs are a different type of watercraft and their handling characteristics will differ from those of traditional boats. Throttle Steering You can turn a personal watercraft (PWC) left or right using the handlebars, but only if…
Corrosion on Portable Fire Extinguishers Can Kill!
A worker was killed when he used a portable fire extinguisher to put out a small fire. Corrosion on the bottom of the fire extinguisher was serious enough that the extinguisher case ruptured when it was activated, and parts struck the worker in the chest. A similar incident happened while a fire department employee was…