WINTERIZE YOUR HOME Take the time now to get your home ready for the winter season by following these tips: 1. Have your heating system checked by a professional annually. This will ensure that your system is working safely and efficiently which, in turn, will save … [Read more...] about Winterizing Your Home
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, deadly killer claiming about 1,000 lives each year in the United States. Such common items as automotive exhaust, home heating systems and obstructed chimneys can produce the colorless, odorless gas. The gas … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Winter Weather Safety Tips
Winter Weather Safety Tips Everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms. Most fatalities are indirectly related to the storm. People die from traffic accidents on icy roads, heart attacks while shoveling snow, and hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold and unsafe residential … [Read more...] about Winter Weather Safety Tips
Extreme Weather Alert Information
Winter adds its own hazards to your regular safety concerns, so get your workers ready to continue to work safely in winter weather by training them to recognize and protect against its hazards. How cold is too cold? According to OSHA, cold stress can occur when the body is unable to warm itself. … [Read more...] about Extreme Weather Alert Information
PSA – January 2015 – Safety Tips
IF THE LIGHTS GO OUT If you lose electrical service during the winter, follow these tips: 1. Call your utility company first to report the power outage and determine area repair schedules. Turn off or unplug lights, appliances, and furnace to prevent a circuit overload when service is … [Read more...] about PSA – January 2015 – Safety Tips