Approximately 70 percent of the food in the American diet is processed. That means vegetables, meat, seasonings, and other raw ingredients are ... [Read more]
TOOLS USED BY FIRE RECONSTRUCTION EXPERTS TO MODEL FIRES
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) is a computer program that was developed many years ago by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). ... [Read more]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MACHINE GUARDING AND LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
Unlike lockout/tagout, which is intended to control hazardous energy during maintenance, repair, or inspection of a machine, “machine guarding” is the ... [Read more]
WHY CONSUMER POWER TOOLS CAN BE HAZARDOUS
Power tools account for an estimated 400,000 ER injuries a year. ... [Read more]
SOME POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO CONSIDER BEFORE USING A BUNGEE CORD
Bungee cords in modern form (hook, elastic cord or strap) fulfill the timeless need to secure or tie down loose objects. ... [Read more]
TOP REPORTED CAUSES OF HOME FIRES
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has researched and published statistical research by month from 2007-2011 regarding the types of ... [Read more]
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM FROZEN PIPES THIS WINTER
It’s well-known that water freezes at 32°F, but how does water freezing in a pipe result in pipe failure? ... [Read more]
SAFETY TIPS FOR GETTING RID OF LEAVES THIS FALL SEASON
Now that it is late fall, all of the oaks, maples, and broad leaf trees are in the process of dropping all of their leaves. Beyond home or property ... [Read more]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING A SPACE HEATER
With the weather turning colder, a common and popular way to provide supplementary or emergency heat is by using a space heater. ... [Read more]
WHAT EXACTLY IS “WIND CHILL TEMPERATURE”?
Often times in Fall or Winter, meteorologists will report an outside temperature on the news, as well as the wind chill temperature or factor if the ... [Read more]
