The Gang’s All Here
Posted: October 12, 2016
We’ve all been in a room full of teenagers — between the animated chatter, loud music, and texting back and forth, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Cram all of that energy into the cramped confines of a car and it can get dangerous fast. Statistics from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute show that when teen drivers have two or more passengers,...
On the Hunt for Safety
Posted: October 4, 2016
Hunting requires focus, skill, and patience. Whether you’re new to the sport or learned as a kid, you should pay the same amount of attention to the safety measures necessary for hunting game. Have gun, will travel The premier rule of hunting is firearm safety. Even if you’re a skilled marksperson, brushing up on firearm awareness before you head into the wilderness is important. Treat...
No Flames Here Checklist!
Posted: September 29, 2016
Because everyone has a stake in Fire Safety... From the 6,500 daily fires that rage in our nation, more than 1,500 homes; 128 hotels, motels and apartments; 195 stores, offices and restaurants; and 240 other businesses are destroyed. Don’t let your business become a statistic. Everyone on your team has a part to play in fire safety. Preventing fires can be simple Fire safety takes...
Fire Safety is More than Prevention.
Posted: September 22, 2016
It also means knowing how to stop a fire once it starts. Teaching your team the basics of fire fighting could reduce fire damage at your workplace. There are 3 common types of fires: ordinary combustibles, like paper, wood, and trash; flammable liquids, greases, or gases; and energized electrical equipment. Fire extinguishers are built to put out one or more of these classes of fires....
If you can’t stand the heat … prevent kitchen fires
Posted: September 17, 2016
Whether you’re whipping up fried chicken for a family picnic or for a hungry crowd of diners in your restaurant, chances are you’ll be playing with fire. Some easy safety measures will keep you — and your meal — from getting burned. Commercial kitchens Keep your fire-suppression system up to code. Although you can’t eliminate every fire hazard, by meeting the UL 300 standard for...