Items Tagged with 'Home safety'

Each year, 3,500 to 5,000 children in the United States are hospitalized after falling out of a window, Safe Kids Worldwide says. And statistics show that eight others die after getting tangled in window treatment cords.

Whether you’re an experienced do-it-yourselfer or someone who sticks to minor repairs, you probably have a collection of screwdrivers, hammers and other basic hand tools.

Do you know about radon? It’s an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that can seep into your basement or crawl space.

GFCIs are safety devices designed to protect against electric shock. Your home likely has many of them.

Pool ownership brings responsibilities that can’t be taken lightly. Experts offer eight strategies to help pool owners, family members and friends swim safely.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging people not to use Elide fire extinguishing balls, warning that the product may not suffocate fires – and could lead to injury or death.

Every year, about eight children younger than 6 die – and 3,300 are treated in emergency rooms – falling from a window, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In our eagerness to shake out the rugs and clear those dusty corners, it’s easy to overlook the hazards that come with cleaning tasks. To make your yearly ritual safer and easier, follow these six simple tips.

Childproofing goes beyond putting latches on your cabinet doors and corner guards around sharp edges. Before your baby or toddler is on the move, it’s time to take steps.

Parents and caregivers are being urged to take steps to help prevent falls among kids during Window Safety Week, scheduled for April 7-13.