SafetyBlog
Smart Ways To Reduce Your Home's Power Usage
Are you looking for ways to save energy in your home? Just about
every homeowner has opened up a monthly power bill only to see a
ridiculously high amount charged to their account. While it may feel
like your power company is robbing you blind, the fact is that you
could greatly reduce your bill by making a few small changes to your
home.
Curtains
Most individuals and families forget about the importance of curtains
when moving into a new home. After all, most traditional blinds
provide
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Mar 9th 2015
Natural Disaster Preparation Tips
As the saying goes, hope for the best but prepare for the worst, holds true when it comes to natural disasters. Hopefully, you'll never have to experience one, but if you do you should be prepared.First-aid kits are an essential item
that every family should have inside their home. When an injury
occurs, you can grab the kit and begin to immediately treat the
wound. Unfortunately, though, it's all too common for individuals to
use their first-aid kits without replenishing the supplies. It yo
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Mar 3rd 2015
Work-Related Fatigue
Do you frequently feel tired at work? While some people may brush it off as a non-serious issue, work-related fatigue can lead to serious injury or even death. When a worker is fatigued, his or her reaction times are significantly delayed. In industries such as construction, this places both the worker and others around them in danger. To learn more about the dangers of work-related fatigue, keep reading.Our bodies have a built-in clock that regulates our day-and-night routine. Dubbed the circad
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Mar 3rd 2015
How To Decorate an Unfinished Basement
Many homeowners tend to shy away from using their unfinished basement
for anything other storage. Without colorful walls and proper
flooring, it’s hard to use it as a traditional bonus or game room.
However, the truth is that you can transform an unfinished basement
into a warm and cozy area that you and your family can enjoy for
years. All you have to do is follow a few basic decor rules.
Clean It Up
First and foremost, you must keep your unfinished basement clean if
you plan on u
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Mar 2nd 2015
Ohio Workplace Fatalities on The Rise, Says OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said that fatalities involving Ohio workers have been rising over the past year, attesting to the need for change.According to OSHA's Bill Wilkerson, there have been 17 work-related fatalities in Ohio since the beginning of the new year. Wilkerson says the problem may be related to lacking safety programs and procedures, with more and more companies turning a blind eye to OSHA's standards."There may be just too little regard being paid to
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Feb 24th 2015