Home Hazardous Materials

Two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries of different sizes on a white background, probably designed for use with power tools or garden equipment.

It is important for people to know the steps they can take to keep themselves and their families safe from accidents related to home hazardous materials. Put these safety messages into your own words when talking to people about flammables, household chemicals and batteries on social media. /*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image […]

Fire Safety for Older Adults

Five smiling elderly women enjoying each other's company, gathered around a table in a cozy room.

Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year – in the United States and Canada, adults age 65 and […]

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Two types of carbon monoxide alarms on a plain background, one with a digital display and another with a test button and led indicators.

Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, […]