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With the temperatures continuing to drop throughout the country, many families are pulling out their space heaters to stay warm. They offer a convenient and energy-efficient alternative to central heating, but they can also result in house fires. The National Fire Protection Association (NFA) estimates that nearly 32% of all home heating fires are caused from space heaters. Following the adage -- Space Heaters Need Space! -- is one tip to reduce your chance of starting a fire, but there are seve …

With Thanksgiving just a week away, families everywhere are buying groceries and planning their home-cooked meals. It's estimated that Americans consume around 48 million turkeys on Thanksgiving, some of which are baked in the oven, while others are deep-fried in grease or oil. Deep-frying a turkey may seem like a delightfully unhealthy alternative to baking, but it also opens up a whole new set of dangers that families need to be aware of.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sta …

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLR), there are approximately 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries reported to employers each year. And this doesn't even account for injuries which aren't reported to employers. Work-related injuries harm businesses in a number of different ways, some of which includes a general loss of productivity, higher insurance premiums, reduced employee morale, medical expenses, lost wages, and legal fees. While there's no way to fully prevent 100% of acci …

With the temperatures steadily dropping throughout the country, many regions are seeing the first-signs of true winter weather -- including both snow and ice. For most working Americans, conditions such as these aren't an excuse to miss work. We're still required to wake up, crank the car and head to our job. However, roads blanketed in ice or snow creates an entirely new set of dangers that drivers need to be aware of. In this post, we're going to cover some safe driving tips for the winter sea …

According to Flu.gov, approximately 5-20% of all U.S. residents will catch the flu virus. While minor cases my only present a slight fever along with respiratory congestion, more severe cases can result in life-threatening complications. Regardless of your current age and health, you should take the necessary steps to protect yourself from the flu virus this season.Tip #1) Get Vaccinated This should come as no surprise to most people, but the single most important tip for protecting yourself fr …