• Water That Christmas Tree!

    By Published On: November 29, 2007Categories: Safety FactsViews: 784

    What’s a holiday party or even the traditional Christmas morning scene itself without a beautifully decorated tree? If your household, as those of more than 33 million other American homes, includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to heart the sales person’s suggestion “Keep the tree watered.” That’s good advice and not just to [...]

  • A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety

    By Published On: November 23, 2007Categories: Safety FactsViews: 586

    Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances [...]

  • If You Must Deep Fry Your Turkey, Here Are Some Safety Tips From The CPSC

    By Published On: November 20, 2007Categories: Safety FactsViews: 678

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing safety tips for preventing fires and burns when using turkey fryers. Between 1998 and 2003, the CPSC received  reports of more than 75 incidents that involved fires, flames, or burns associated with turkey fryers. Twenty-eight of these incidents were reported for the year 2002. [...]