Outdoor Safety

The pH scale runs from 0 to 14, with 0 representing acidic solutions like battery acid and 14 representing alkaline solutions like liquid drain cleaner. Baking soda rests around 8.4 on the pH...

Jack Frost nipping at your toes? Shiver more that a bowl of “Jello” with one glance at the front door? I know the feeling. Here’s how I took those hibernation months and made them my elation...

Artificial turf has in recent decades become the standard for many sporting fields and local playgrounds. Recently, issues have been found that highlight certain safety concerns.

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly 350,000 Americans fall and break a hip every year. Of those, 40% end up in a nursing home and 20% never walk again. Even if they...

A fear of roofs is actually a fear of getting on top of a roof, or acrophobia, a morbid fear of heights. Acrophobia is a common fear that many believe stems from a normal fear of death or injury...

Like any source of water, pond water can contain a wide variety of contaminants with negative health effects. PCBs, pesticides, parasites, heavy metals, protozoa, bacteria and viruses can make...

For more than 60 years, lumber was treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) to help preserve it against insects and rot. Within the last decade or so, this pressure-treated lumber came under...

In order to stay safe, senior citizens need to stay vigilant for certain types of situations year-round. There are some situations and scenarios that are more common in the springtime, however,...

While one can easily fake a faint, one must be extra careful when he or she is about to go down. Although you can never prevent a faint, there are certain measures one can take to do it safely,...

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The winter tick, also known as the moose tick or the white fern winter tick, is a parasite that tends to target only ungulates (hoofed animals), such as moose, elk and horses. It is usually not...

The use of zinc oxide is not dangerous to human skin. It has been used as an effective skin protectant in many cases and can also aid in the healing of wounded or damaged skin.

When you and your family spend time outdoors, it is important to stay protected from both the harmful rays of the sun and insects that may bring maladies such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease....

Copperheads are venomous snakes of the pit viper family, and are commonly found throughout the eastern United States and into eastern Mexico. In many areas, copperheads are the most common...

Many brush fires can be averted by practicing safety habits that would make Smokey the Bear proud. Such fires are started when a person doesn't take the extra precaution of grinding out, for...

Lightning can be quite a safety issue on the golf course as the types of clubs that golfers carry can easily conduct electricity. If you find yourself on the golf course when a lightning storm...

While the sun is a part of our everyday life, prolonged exposure without protection can lead to harmful effects on your body. There are, however, several arguments both for and against exposure to...

There are many reasons to make your own homemade fly repellent. For one, it is economical and you will know exactly what ingredients go into it. Also, you can avoid DEET, an ingredient in many...

Basic road safety equipment has grown significantly over the decades from traffic cones, barriers and signs to photo speed enforcement, surveillance cameras and infrastructure designed to minimize...

We all know that going to the beach can be fun and exciting, but it can also be painful if not done right.

Doing construction or maintenance work often involves heights. According to the of Bureau Labor Statistics, about 429 construction workers died from falls in 2006. Not having any safety protection...

Heat exhaustion is a common problem that can occur in hot summer weather. It occurs when your body temperature begins to get too high. Heat exhaustion usually occurs when your temperature is...

Overhead electrical lines are insulated to protect against the weather, but they are not insulated to prevent grounding if touched. Anything that comes into contact with a power line and touches...

Sun safety and skin safety go hand in hand. The skin is the one organ that is most exposed to the sun and receives the most damage from it over the course of a person's lifetime. For this reason,...

After working out or having a challenging day, dry heat saunas are a great way to be able to relax and improve your health at the same time.

An estimated 319 million people patronize U.S. amusement parks each year. Forty people were killed in roller coaster accidents from 1994 to 2004 because of falls and collisions, or cardiac or...

It's hard to resist the golden rays of sunshine on a warm, summer day, but sunspots, wrinkles and cancer can follow your suntan in later years.

If you are the victim of a shotgun accident you should consider yourself lucky to be alive. Treating your wound is essential to the recovery process and preventing infection and further damage.

News Alert! Crime is on the rise and I mean no one is exempt from being attack or vandalized not even while you are in public places. I have to inform you that my classmate got attacked on campus,...

Stairs can be treacherous in winter. They're a risk to safety and a potential liability. Steel stairs can be especially slippery when they're slick with ice or wet with snow. Improving the...

Water is a source of recreation for many, but danger lurks. Whether in your backyard swimming pool, out on the open seas or anywhere in between, it's important to use caution to ensure your...

Codamol is a pain reliever. It contains paracetamol and often contains codeine phosphate (a narcotic pain reliever) as well. Codamol may also be prescribed to lower a fever. Codamol is sold in the...

In the past decade we have seen a surge in mass shootings. Ironically, these shooting often happen in public places where one would traditionally feel the safest: churches, synagogues, schools,...

Mosquito nets are an inexpensive and proven method for protecting their occupants from diseases--most notably yellow fever and malaria--spread by mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects.

Learning correct pedestrian safety procedures is often thought of as something for kids. However, it is essential for people of all ages. According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, in...

A kiddie pool seems harmless, but knowing that a child could drown in just two inches of water, you can see that it could actually be quite dangerous. As a parent, it's up to you to make kiddie...

Soft ticks are nuisances that can cause serious illness. Removal is the best way to prevent health problems that can occur after a tick bite. Learning how to properly remove a soft tick could make...

Natural and man-made disasters are a reality. They happen to people everyday in different parts of the world. What follows are some ideas to help you prepare for a period of self-sufficiency.

Pepper spray is a great weapon of self-defense to use when faced with a dangerous situation. Pepper spray is made out of the juice extracted from chili peppers. If sprayed on the face of a...

Life safety concerns prevention of injury as well as injury control. Taking precautions will decrease occurrences of emergency situations. Even if you are prepared, accidents can occur. It is wise...

Spring water is an optional beverage of choice for individuals who cannot or do not choose to drink tap water. Spring water is typically sold in bottles and is readily available in a variety of...

A quagmire (the term often is used interchangeably with "marsh" or "bog") is a wetland that may appear solid but is actually quite spongy and full of water. It is so saturated, in fact, that any...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leptospirosis is a bacterially transmitted disease occurring in both humans and animals. Infection occurs through contact with urine of...

Repellents, traps and other tools meant to eliminate or prevent pest attacks or invasions can sometimes have questionable health effects or be considered inhumane. Ultrasonic devices are meant to...

If you find yourself stranded in the wilderness without food, here are a few steps to help you identify edible items to keep you going.

Traveling at one-third the speed of light and with a temperature of up to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, lightning cannot be controlled or predicted. It can cause devastating effects to humans, our...

One of the most harmful things to humans is all around us, but we cannot see it: ultraviolet (UV) light. Our sun releases almost all of earth's natural UV light, but how much exposure the average...

Artificial turf, first used in the 1960s as a way to reduce maintenance for playing fields, has often been blamed for increased injuries to athletes. AstroTurf, an early artificial surface...