fire safety

Prevent Kitchen Fires The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is Preventing Kitchen Fires... there's a lot you can learn and a lot you can do: Fire Prevention Training Materials Fire & Evacuation Safety Equipment Kitchen First Aid Kits Burn First Aid Products Cooking Up a Disaster in the Kitchen   Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire...

Wildfires FACT SHEET Health Threat From Wildfire Smoke Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. How to tell if smoke is affecting you Smoke can cause— Coughing A scratchy throat Irritated sinuses Shortness...

Barbecues are fun Holiday Weekend Traditions... be Safe while you enjoy! Use soap and water to check for leaks at propane connections before you even turn on the gas, the Department said. If you have a charcoal grill, make sure there are no holes in the bottom. With any grill, use utensils with long handles, and keep kids and pets...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging the fireworks and pyrotechnics industry to be vigilant in protecting workers from hazards while manufacturing, storing, transporting, displaying and selling fireworks for public events. News Release OSHA News Release: Contact Name: Adriano Llosa or Jesse Lawder Phone Number: (202) 693-4686 or x4659 Email: Llosa.Adriano.t@dol.gov or Lawder.Jesse@dol.gov Release Number: 13-1249-NAT OSHA urges increased...

Learn how you can make your home a safer place for you and your family. You can prevent home fires. Protect Your Family from Fire Fire Safe Seniors Tool Kit CDC has developed the Fire Safe Seniors Tool Kit to help you effectively implement a smoke alarm installation and fire safety education program targeting older adults. The tool kit includes...