Child Safe Stains and Paints
As we all know, children tend to spend a lot of their time with things in their mouths which really should not be eaten or even put in the mouth. In the course of a single day, how many warnings do we see that say something like, “Contains small parts. Not suitable for children?” Well, [...]
Popping a Champagne Cork – Safely
It’s getting close to the new year celebration, and bubbly is traditional, so let’s get with it. Grab your favorite brand of sparkling wine, gather up your friends, and get out those champagne flutes. It’s time for tiny bubbles. Popping a champagne cork usually involves some of the wine spewing all over the place, according [...]
Hurricane Irene Part II: Safety First
On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene tore through many small unsuspecting towns such as Prattsville, NY. About three weeks after Hurricane Irene struck, I drove to Prattsville to help muck out condemned homes for the devastated people. I was told that, of the 64 homes in Prattsville, 60 had been condemned. In my previous post, [...]
Accident Prevention – A Two-Way Street
Almost all of us have been injured in an accident at some point or other. Usually we only sustain minor injuries, but an unfortunate minority sustain more serious injuries. There are lots of different types of accidents, including those related to the workplace, and those involving slips or trips in public places. Workplace accidents can [...]
Jump Off the Roof – I’m Not Kidding
I’ll have my share of unusual stuff to write about here, and this is just one of those times. Let’s be clear, this is a post about personal safety, so I’m not suggesting that you jump off the roof. Nevertheless, it might be good to plan such a maneuver should the need arise. If you [...]
Accident or Negligence?
A young man was walking along a narrow road, head down and obviously unaware of anything going on around him. Both ears were plugged with large earphones, so he was likely not listening to anything else either. About to pass him, I slowed considerably, watching him closely. Suddenly he stumbled and stepped right into the [...]
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