Home Safety Articles
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Dryer Fires and How to Prevent Them
Many families don’t know that clothes dryers can be a leading cause of fires in the home – approximately 15,000 every year.
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Extension Cord Safety: What You Might Not Know about Choosing a Cord
During the holiday season, families often string together extension cords without a second thought – after all, all cords are created equal, right? Think again.
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Going Up and Down Safely – Tips for Ladder Use
During the winter months, families often use ladders to spread holiday cheer to the highest places, taking extra time to get those decorations just right.
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Halogen Lamp Use and Safety
Have a halogen lamp in your home? Take extra caution.
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Home Away From Home Fire Safety for College Students
When you’re growing up, fire safety is something you practice in school and your family takes care of at home.
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Home Safety Check-up for Older Adults
No matter how old you are, there’s no place more important to keep safe than your home.
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Keeping Your Family Safer with Fire Extinguishers
Every family should have UL certified fire extinguishers strategically placed in rooms such as the kitchen, garage or workshop.
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Relax on the Safe Side: Safety for the Home Spa
When used and maintained correctly, a spa can provide countless hours of enjoyment and therapy for the whole family.
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Safety in the Home Office for Work at Home Moms
Mom’s home office is rarely just mom’s home office. It’s an office, a playroom, sometimes a den, a dining room and even a sanctuary.
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Stay Warm and Safe with Air Heaters
To help make sure that your family is safe and secure this winter, follow a few simple safety precautions recommended by UL.
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Super Bowl party safety game plan
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the leading product safety testing organization, has a playbook for the big day that can help hosts take an offensive position to create a safe celebration for family and friends.
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Test Your Carbon Monoxide IQ and Protect Your Loved Ones
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a very real threat to. To help keep your family safe and secure this holiday season, take our quiz and brush up on your CO IQ.
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The Hidden Dangers of the Garage Door
Many families don’t realize the potential threat posed by their automatic garage door.
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The Importance of Smoke Alarms for Your Family
Smoke alarms may allow you and your family sufficient time to reach safety.
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What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) and How it Can Protect Your Family
As a parent, you’ve probably never heard of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), but these little devices are a major advance in preventing electrical shock in and around the home.