It takes just minutes for an unattended pot of oil left on the stove to catch fire. An oil fire happens when your cooking oil becomes too hot. When heating,…
Mounting a fire extinguisher in your car or truck may seem like a waste of time, but if you have a small electrical fire start, an extinguisher will help you…
P.A.S.S. is a handy acronym used to describe the actions taken to properly use a halon, dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. It stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze and…
When choosing a fire extinguisher for the home, find a multi-purpose ABC extinguisher that can be used on ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids and energised electrical equipment. Keep fire extinguishers handy…
The majority of fires are accidental in nature, with a wide range of causes from inattention whilst cooking and unattended candles to overloaded electrical circuits and faulty wiring. Having a…
An earthquake is a very destructive natural disaster; particularly in the Pacific Rim region. After an earthquake, your home may be a mess and you might be left without a…
Sometimes homes and and gardens can be death-traps for dogs. They will eat anything, drink anything. If you want to make your home and your garden safe for your dog,…
The kitchen can be quite a risky place when it comes to potential accidents but we often forget about these risks. Safety in the kitchen is a necessary rule to…
Drills are very powerful and potentially dangerous tools. They can just as easily put holes in your walls or holes in you so follow these safety tips to keep yourself…
Many child-safety experts believe that children should never be allowed into the kitchen and that no amount of childproofing can make a kitchen safe for them. This is rather ridiculous…