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…
Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using backyard barbecue grills. It’s usually a case of good products used incorrectly. “Good Morning America” teamed up with Underwriters Laboratories, the non-profit company that puts the UL mark on products it has tested for safety, to highlight the most common mistakes and key safety tips. Here are the top 10. Do: 1. Keep…
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…
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Bizarre deaths happen more often than one might assume By Alessandra Potenza@ale_potenza Mar 5, 2018, 2:16pm EST Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Strong winds can turn the most innocent objects — like branches and car dealership signs— into lethal weapons. Now, we can add beach umbrellas to the list. A 55-year-old woman died after a windblown beach umbrella hit her…
The results of our exclusive tests will show you why By Scott Smith Photos by Dom Furore Justin Tune was doing his buddy a favor — jogging back down the fairway to retrieve a dropped bottle of water — when he was drilled in the head by a ball from the tee 150 yards away. “It hurt,”…
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…