Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia
The attack on the World Trade Center created a catastrophic collapse of both towers. While this tragedy will be reviewed and evaluated for a long time to come, it has prompted Americans to rethink fire safety. A fire in a high-rise residential building can be confined...
Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia
The attack on the World Trade Center created a catastrophic collapse of both towers. While this tragedy will be reviewed and evaluated for a long time to come, it has prompted Americans to rethink fire safety. A fire in a high-rise residential building can be confined...
Jul 10, 2013 | Featured, Safety Encyclopedia
Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February, and trails only cooking equipment in home fires year-round. Install your stationary (fixed) space heater according to manufacturer’s instructions or applicable...
Jul 10, 2013 | Featured, Safety Encyclopedia
As the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, you know that summer is here. Schools are out and vacations begin; time for fun and family celebrations. But remember to take a few seconds to check for safety so that your day of fun doesn’t end with an emergency. ...
Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia
Clean them up Safely Many homeowners are trying energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps or bulbs (also called CFLs) in their homes for the first time. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recommends trying them in many different applications and...
Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia
It all Started with a Cow The week of October that includes October 9th is designated as Fire Prevention Week. But what does this mean and where did this come from. It all started with a cow…..(or so the legend goes). On October 8, 1871 in Chicago, a fire broke out...
