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Lightning storms cause hundreds of injuries and millions of dollars worth of property damage each year. A single bolt of lighting may contain upwards of 500,000 megawatts of power, which is more than enough to cause fires and damage electrical devices. Homeowners should follow some basic precautions to protect themselves and their property from damage during a lightning a storm.Preparing Before a StormIf a lightning storm is approaching your residence, you should act fast to unplug all majo …

Did you know that the May is National Electrical Safety month? From powering hundreds of consumer products in our home to laying the framework for city infrastructures, electricity is a staple element in modern-day society. But high voltage flowing through active cables creates a dangerous scenario for anyone around.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are approximately 400 fatal electrocutions in the U.S. each year, about half of which are directly attributed to consu …

Portable circular saws (PCS) are used in homes, garages, workshops and factories to perform a wide variety of tasks. Their high-powered blade can cut through wood like a hot knife going through butter. However, it's important for operators to follow some basic safety precautions to help reduce the chance of injury. When used incorrectly, PCS's leave the operator vulnerable to severe cuts and lacerations. Even with a blade guard intact (all PCS's should feature them), there's still the possibilit …

A soldering iron is a nifty little tool that's useful for a number of tasks. You can use them to reconnect damaged or broken the wires, fix circuit boards, repair jewelry, run plumbing work, and much more. They work on the principle of heating an element hot enough so it's able to melt certain types of metal. Because of the extreme heat produced by soldering irons, though, it's important for works to follow some basic safety precautions when using them.Watch The Tip!The tip of a soldering iron ( …