Author Archives: safetytimes
How To Babysit Safely
Remember the first time you supervised your baby brother or sister? Or were asked to watch the kid next door for a few hours? A little scary wasn’t it? And it should have been. Taking responsibility for another person is … Continue reading
How To Refinish Furniture Safely
Alice bought the end table at a country auction and was saving it for the perfect, miserable day in February. She gathered up her refinishing materials and headed to the basement. It was warm and comfortable, at first. But soon … Continue reading
How To Avoid Back Injuries
This was Tom’s day to start painting the house. When he stepped from the garage, he found his son playing basketball in the driveway with the neighborhood kids. Tom pitched his paint brushes to the ground, and raced onto the … Continue reading
How To Drive Small Cars Safely
Suzy loved her compact car. It was easy to maintain, efficient, and very maneuverable. It was small, like her. She could settle into the driver’s seat and feel the little car almost wrap around her. She felt in total control. … Continue reading
How To Prevent Heating System Fires
Home heating equipment that provides warmth and comfort on a cool day also brings deadly risks if used incorrectly. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires associated with home heating equipment result in about 45,000 fires and over 200 … Continue reading
How To Prevent Road Rage
Larry is as macho as the next guy. Played all the sports, had a couple of rousing fist fights in his youth, and hunts and fishes on the weekends. So, when Mr. Macho was rudely cut off on the interstate … Continue reading
How To Use A Chainsaw Safely
Gary knew a thing or two about ladders and chainsaws. He saw no reason why that troublesome branch, a mere twelve feet off the ground, couldn’t be removed easily enough with a few quick cuts. He propped his ladder against … Continue reading
How To Make Home Repairs Safely
As a graphic artist, Tony knew a lot about perspective. So, he was pretty sure there was nothing to fear by climbing the twenty feet to the roof of his house. It was funny how that twenty feet suddenly looked … Continue reading
How To Hike Safely
Communing with nature is no walk in the park. Consider Laura. She and a friend set out for an afternoon excursion around the local reservoir. Estimated time: four hours of hiking. In that four hours, she developed three blisters, scraped … Continue reading
How To Avoid Brain Injuries To Your Child
Tommy now had the coolest bike on the block. It was sleek, shiny black, and made for speed. The bike came with a new helmet, but how cool was that? Girls were not impressed by helmets. He was a dashing … Continue reading