Carbon monoxide poisoning is a well-known subject; over many years you've been warned to be wary of it in your homes and at your place of work. Carbon monoxide is a substance that is highly hazardous to humans and it's something that we inadvertently produce through various appliances and machinery that we use on a daily basis, either to make our home or jobs easier. It is a clear, odourless and tasteless gas and is also known to be produced through animal metabolism in small

When you're a kid, your bedroom is your sanctuary. It's where you sleep, it's where you feel safe and it's where you begin to face your fears of monsters and the darkness. As a parent though, it pays to be observant of what is lying around in your children's rooms. There are usually several things lying around in kids bedrooms so there are a few risks to keep in mind when arranging their furniture, electronics (when they're old enough) and toys. Check out these 20 tips, cover

Fires unfortunately occur in homes all the time. It’s important that we know what to do if a fire breaks out in our home, but it’s also essential to know how to prevent a fire from happening in the first place. Listed below are some tips to follow to ensure the safety of you, your family, and your home. Fire Safety Tips Talk to your family about an escape plan if a fire were to ever break out in your home. Know where you need to escape through and where you’d meet everyone on

Kitchens can be especially dangerous places. There are a plethora of sharp objects and cooking appliances that give off large amounts of heat. It's really important to practice good safety everywhere, but when it comes to the kitchen you should pay extra attention. Especially if you have young children. Here are 10 tips for ensuring safety in the kitchen: Make sure to put childproof locks on all cabinets, cupboards and cooking appliances. Keep any cloth materials like towels

There are numerous dangers around us every day that children just aren't aware of and it's important to give them lessons on those dangers a

Hey guys, today I want to talk about how to keep your children safe from poisonings at home. It is unfortunately a very common thing to occur and a frightening number of the calls that the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) receive are related to children. It's very important that we as parents keeps our homes safe for our little ones, so I'm going to give you a few tips to prevent poisoning in your home. 1. Ensure all of the medicines or chemicals in your home are s

Accidents happen. They happen to a lot of people all around the world. Every day somebody, somewhere has an accident. And not just one somebody, but thousands every day. While accidents can occur anywhere and to anyone, some of the most dangerous are the most common and they happen in our homes. Below is a list of 6 of the most common, and often very dangerous, accidents that could take place in your home. ​Trips and Falls ​​It's true that anyone can fall at any time. Some of