Winter Safety Tips

Warning Signs of Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest can occur without easily recognizable symptoms and a person may appear to just “drop.” If the arrest is a result of a heart attack, the victim may have experienced severe, “crushing” chest pain beforehand, or may have only experienced vague symptoms,...

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Who is Susceptible to Lead Poisoning?

Children are most vulnerable to lead poisoning for the reasons listed below. The brain and neurological system of children continues to develop for several years after birth. Lead interferes with this developmental growth. Young children are frequently putting objects...

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Lightning Safety Tips

Lightning is an extremely powerful and dangerous part of summer's weather. Generally speaking, if you can see lightning or hear thunder, you need to take precautions to avoid being hit by lightening. Don’t take chances. The electrical charge and intense heat of...

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Preparing Your Car for Winter

Your car needs special attention in cold weather to make sure it is running properly. The following are tips that will help ensure your car will be there when you need it in winter weather.   Have the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level in your...

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Preventing Falls in the Kitchen

Kitchens require special attention to avoid falls and accidents. Some rearrangement may be required for safety. Move often-used items to lower shelves or into an accessible pantry. If you must climb for seldom-used items, use a sturdy stepladder with a handle or a...

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Fire Safety Tips: Using Portable Electric Heaters

It is estimated that half the deaths and one-third of the injuries resulting from electric heater fires occurred at night when family members were asleep and the heater was unattended. Another concern with electric heaters is the use of power or extension cords which...

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Some Facts About Club Drugs

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Slang or Street Names: Ecstasy, XTC, X, Adam, Clarity, Lover's Speed MDMA was developed and patented in the early 1900's as a chemical precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Chemically, MDMA is similar to the stimulant...

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Not Breathing, No Pulse

If a person is not breathing and has no pulse, you need to seek emergency help immediately and be prepared to help the victim until emergency help arrives. Note: Below is a brief description of the steps in CPR. The information is not intended as a substitute for...

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Medicine that Has Been Tampered With

The pharmaceutical industry has taken many steps to prevent over-the-counter and prescription medications from being tampered with during transit from the manufacturing plant to the pharmacy and your home. However, everyone knows that cardboard can become crushed or...

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

It's a deadly gas that you can't see or smell  -- it's carbon monoxide, and at high levels it can kill you within minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned. If appliances that burn fuel are...

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