Do You Hear the BEEP Where You Sleep?!
Posted: October 9, 2015
Proper smoke alarm placement can save your life Not only is checking the batteries and testing your smoke alarms important to your safety, but also key is placing smoke alarms in the proper places. Alarms should be in the basement, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. View the infographic below to learn more about smoke alarm placement. More information about fire prevention This article...
Am I Safe At Home - Fire Safety
Posted: September 22, 2015
At Pardridge Insurance, we want your home to be a safe haven for your family. Is it? Be proactive. Follow these tips to keep your home and family fire proof. Smoke detectors – Do you have one? Do the batteries work? Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors led to an almost 50% decrease in fire deaths since the late 1970’s. It’s estimated that 890 lives...
Five Ways to Use your Ladder Safely
Posted: September 15, 2015
They help you fix roofs, install windows, and hang drywall for your customers. Ladders are so common that we often neglect learning how to use them safely. Unfortunately, thousands are injured or killed each year in ladder-related accidents. Before you climb up for your next project, spend a minute checking your knowledge about ladder safety. Remember, ladders are safe tools when properly designed, maintained, and...
Don't You Multi-task Behind the Wheel!
Posted: September 11, 2015
May we have your undivided attention, please?!! Of the 210 million licensed drivers in the United States, 660,000 of them are also using a cell phone or an electronic device while driving, according to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. These drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash, according to research from the National Safety Council. Multitasking behind the...
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide!
Posted: September 10, 2015
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, invisible gas that you simply can’t afford to ignore. Hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Yet many people know very little about carbon monoxide and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. This series of posts is designed to arm you with the information you need to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide...