Using Ladders in the Cold – Ice and Snow Safety With snow and ice on the ground it can be a treacherous time. Motoring and working outside are both hazardous at this time of year so proper precautions need to be taken.When using ladders outdoors at this time of year it can be particularly dangerous for several reasons:Firstly, while aluminium ladders are very durable and don't suffer cracking or other...more
Child Home Safety - Dealing With The Door Jamb Remembering my kids as little ones, there were many bumps and scrapes that could have been avoided if only had Id had the correct child safety products to hand but child home safety is something you learn through experience - or by listening to the advice of other parents with older offspring.One toddler needed a hospital visit to give their verdict on the damage...more
Safety of Gastric Banding Weight-Loss Surgery in Question With a culture obsessed with the waistline, it's not surprising that the business of gastric weight-loss surgery is growing quickly in America.Led by Allergan, maker of Botox and breast implants, the gastric weight-loss industry has grown to $400 million annually. But its continued rapid expansion is threatened by increasing doubts about the safety of the popular Lap-Band surgery and similar procedures, according to a report by Reuters.What Is Gastric Banding Weight-Loss Surgery?The 30-minute to hour-long procedure known as Lap-Band surgery inserts an inflatable silicone band around the top portion of the stomach, creating a small pouch. The pouch limits the amount of food their stomach can hold, enabling them to feel full while eating less. The surgery can be done on an outpatient basis, though it may require a night's stay in a hospital for some patients.The surgery is not as invasive and hazardous as gastric bypass surgery, which involves large incisions and a bypassing of a part of the intestine.The RisksFood and Drug Administration regulators are now looking into the possibility of...more
Winter Car Safety Practice As the winter approaches, one should take time out and give special attention to car safety. Winter time could be risky to drive if your car is not properly maintained and serviced regularly. There are some obvious things which you should consider but there are many more important...more
Summer Safety Tips for Children and Parents Summer is a fun-filled season for kids, but it is also the time of year they are most likely to end up in the emergency room with an injury. They play outside more often than other times of year and have increased exposure to the sun, insects, and contaminated food and...more
What Does Increased Technology Mean for Motorist Safety? While some people are addicted to their smart phones, which can offer directions, allow users to surf the Internet and keep emails at their fingertips, others marvel at other technologies that are making basic driving frustrations a thing of the past. Consider the latest GPS technology, electronic anti-lock brake systems and maintenance sensors in today's automobiles.With gadgets and advancements that would even make Batman envious, today's drivers may now be able to focus on other issues on the road. As suggested in a recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study, help from technology relieves driver stress.On November 4, 2010, Ford Motor Company and MIT's New England University Transportation Center (NEUTC) announced the results of their collaborative research project regarding drivers and new technological advancements. This nine-month study monitored drivers performing tasks considered high stress, such as parallel parking and backing out of parking spaces. The study compared drivers' heart rates while performing these parking tasks unaided with drivers' heart rates...more
Radio Control Clocks Radio control clocks are accurate time telling clocks that base the time through a radio signal. They are accurate and synchronized to the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) otherwise known as...more
Safety first: teach your children to swim You've always wanted a backyard swimming pool but have been hestitant because you worry about your children's safety -- and with good reason. It will be great to have a...more
Critical Food Safety Issues When Traveling Abroad When traveling overseas, food safety should be a major concern to those who will have only limited and questionable choices of food to eat, especially in those...more
3 Important Components of Food Safety Standards There may be several food safety standards, but their goal is always the same. Each set of rules aims to ensure that food items will not cause harm to consumers....more
Understand Proper Food Safety Principles to Avoid Food Poisoning Did you know there are more than 250 different varieties of food poisoning specifically caused by disregarding proper food safety precautions? Some...more
An Introduction to Food Safety Food safety can be described as the process of utilizing different strategies and resources to ensure that all types of food are correctly stored, properly prepared, and...more