The Kansas City Star Jul 21, 2018 A park ranger patrols near where a duck boat capsized the night before resulting in at least 13 deaths on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Emergency responders work at Table Rock Lake after a deadly boat accident. A sheriff in Missouri said a tourist…
Guard Against Wire Grill Brush Dangers Sharp bristles can get left behind after cleaning and stick to your food, posing a risk By Consumer Reports Last updated: July 04, 2018 With the summer season in full swing, your grill is probably getting regular use. But before whipping up your next batch of burgers, take stock of…
ERIC T. CHAFFIN APR 22, 2014 It’s been nearly three years since the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with nine manufacturers, recalled millions of gel fuel products used in firepots, and now, the market has produced new, “safer” alternatives. But how safe are these alternatives, really? Do we still need to worry about pots…
IN THIS ARTICLE These dangers include: Picking the model Dealing with hazards Using it safely Remember that you can lessen the fire, serious burn, pollution and asphyxiation dangers from kerosene heaters by: Handling fuel Summer–fall maintenance If you use a kerosene heater in your home or place of business, you should take precautions against a…
Inflatables Safety Minimum Safety Requirements Structure must be properly erected, operated, and maintained during its use. Fall zones must be correctly padded. Manufacturer’s recommendations, operating instructions, safety inspections, and maintenance procedures must be followed. The device must be supervised and monitored at all times by properly trained personnel. Applicable laws, standards, and industry safe practices…
You have at least one in your house, but are you using it right? Allie Johnson (@ByAllieJohnson)Home (November 17, 2015) (Photo: Elena Elisseeva/Shutterstock) Power strips and surge protectors are a bit of a mystery to some. For instance: What’s the difference? Are all power strips surge protectors? Do you really need a surge protector? What sort of electrical…
When misused, today’s portable generators can release enough carbon monoxide to kill in minutes Kari RedfieldHome (February 15, 2018) According to CPSC reports, the misuse of portable generators causes an average of 71 deaths per year and poison thousands of others requiring emergency treatment. Using a generator indoors or nearby a home’s structure and in the…
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