safety: TIPS YOU CAN USE: MAKE SURE YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ARE SAFE TO USE
- 10/16/09 10:46 AM
TIPS YOU CAN USE: MAKE SURE YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ARE SAFE TO USE Each year holiday season fires injure 2,600 individuals and cause over$930 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration(USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safeand happy holiday. By following some of these precautionary tips, you cangreatly reduce your chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty. Christmas trees--When buying a live tree, make sure the needles are green.The needles should not break if the tree is freshly cut. If you bounce thetree on the ground and needles fall off, the … (0 comments)
safety: TIPS YOU CAN USE: DEFUSE THOSE ELECTRICAL FIRES
- 09/20/08 11:16 AM
The following is a loss control tip you can use on your Web site or inclient communications with the proper attribution to IRMI. Defective electrical wiring systems cause approximately 40,000 residentialfires annually, according to a United States Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC) study. In addition, electric cords and plugs areinvolved in about 7,000 fires annually. The National Electrical SafetyFoundation offers numerous tips to safeguard the home against electricalfire and related losses, including the following. * Verify that outlets and extension cords are not overloaded. * Examine electrical cords to ensure they are not frayed, damaged, orplaced under rugs or carpets. * Verify … (0 comments)
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