Archive for the ‘Home Safety’ Category
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Winter storms can be beautiful and scary all at once, and it’s hard to tell which storms will really affect your town until the snow or freezing rain actually descends upon your home. Because the weather and wind patterns are constantly changing, it’s hard to tell which storm warnings you ...
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Space heaters are incredibly luxurious during the inclement weather of winter. Sometimes your fireplace or heating isn’t enough to keep you warm when the temperatures drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit. However, it’s important to be aware that space heaters and home heating in general can cause house fires as well ...
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Living by the highway can be an annoyance — the noise pollution, crazy drivers and potential passerby can make you crazy. However, living near a highway can also be a safety hazard for you and your family. In addition to worrying about people coming from the highway to break into ...
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Radon is an odorless gas like carbon monoxide, and it’s a radioactive gas that is highly toxic. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, but radon is the second leading cause. It’s quite a startling statistic considering that radon can be in your house right now and you don’t ...
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Thursday, December 30th, 2010
How much attention do you pay your gas meter? Most likely not too much since it’s outside of your home. You might not even know a lot about the gas meter either. However, now is the time better than any to educate yourself, because the winter weather is rough on ...
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Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
A new baby brings so much joy into a home, and if this is your first one, you might have no idea what to expect as they continue to grow and learn how to crawl and walk. Caring for a child without a doubt requires patience, but you also have ...
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010
The home gym can be a dangerous place for adults and children. With New Year’s resolutions right around the corner, you might be planning on working off those pounds after the holiday season. While it’s positive to want to get down to business, it’s beneficial to follow some basic safety ...
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
When communicating in a team, whether it is in a family, school, work, or military setting, knowing the difference between effective and ineffective communication can improve the likelihood of team success.
A team is when two or more people work together to reach a common goal, and the team’s increased productivity ...
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Interested in becoming an American Heart Association (AHA) instructor? The AHA always needs individuals to volunteer their time, and becoming an instructor is a simple process. First, you must check with an AHA Training Center to see if the center is looking for new instructors. Next, go to our website ...
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
What if you could be a real life hero? eLearning on AmericanHeart.org has provided online CPR training to help you be prepared for a cardiac emergency. This training is for healthcare professionals, businesses and community members. What would you do if someone you knew or loved had a heart attack? ...
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