SafetyBlog

With winter approaching, millions of homeowners will be turning up the thermostat to create a warm and comfortable living environment. While there's nothing wrong with using your home's central heating, though, you should follow some safety tips to lower the risk of a house fire. Each year, tens of thousands of homes in the United States are set ablaze from improper use of heating. To lower the risk of a house fire, consider the six following safety tips when heating your home.#1) Get Your Furna …

Because of their ability to protect workers, as well as other individuals, from fall-related injury, many people assume that cages are required for fixed ladders. As shown above, a cage creates an enclosed design around a fixed ladder. When climbing up or down a fixed ladder, workers are less likely to fall because of the cage. So, does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require the use of a cage on fixed ladders?OSHA's Stance on Ladder CagesIn the past, the Occupational Sa …

In case you didn't get the memo, Daylight Savings Time occurred on Nov. 3, 2019. At 2:00 a.m., Americans from the East Coast to the West Coast had to roll back their clocks. While many people accepted this change as being an hour of extra sleep, it could have some negative effects on your health.Harder to Fall Asleep and Stay AsleepOur bodies rely on an internal clock, known as the circadian clock or circadian rhythm, to fall asleep and stay asleep. When you go bed and wake up at roughly the sam …

Are you planning to build a campfire? When camping outdoors, a campfire will create warmth while allowing you to cook meals in the process. With that said, there's an inherent risk of injury when building a campfire. If you don't take the necessary precautions, you may sustain burns or other forms of bodily injury. By following these five tips, however, you can safely build and enjoy a campfire.#1) Don't Use Gasoline or Other Accelerants Never use gasoline or any other accelerant when build …

The holiday season is a joyous time of year that brings families together. Whether you're planning to throw a holiday party at your home or attend a party at a family member's home, you'll probably encounter some delicious homemade food. While tasty, though, you should use caution to ensure that you don't eat the wrong dishes or eat too much. Weight gain is an all-too-common occurrence during the holiday season, but it's also something that you can prevent with a little work.Drink WaterDon't und …