We here at Home Hazard Prevention just want to take a moment to say “Thank You!” to Mothers all over the world. To my wife, please know that even though our children aren’t old enough to fully understand, we all wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. To my own Mother, thank you for being my Mom and putting … [Read more...]
Household Poison & Battery Safety
In 2010 alone, more than 3,400 button battery swallowing cases were reported in the U.S., resulting in 19 serious injuries and in some cases, deaths. The number of cases resulting in serious injury or death has more than quadrupled in the past five years. When a coin lithium button battery gets … [Read more...]
Hot Car Deaths & Kids
Deaths from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children over the age of one. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, every day during 2007 an average of 5 children 14 years old or younger died from injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. In … [Read more...]
Thank A Veteran Today!
September is a great month for many reasons. It is also a sad day for those of us that were and still are impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. This September I challenge each of you to Thank a Veteran and to become better citizens as September 17 is Citizenship (or Constitution) Day in … [Read more...]
Stroller & Carrier Safety Tips
Child passenger safety week continues with another great set of tips for your enjoyment. While car seats are a relatively new safety feature for vehicles, they can be extremely cumbersome and difficult to install. Especially when the technology changes every year. What was the golden standard last … [Read more...]
National Preparedness Day
Try to Control What You Can, When You Can Did you know that April 30th is National Preparedness Day? Me neither! I find it funny that we have a National Preparedness Day since we have been preparing our entire lives. Preparing for school, preparing for sports activities, preparing to go to bed, … [Read more...]
Childproofing Injuries 101
On average, babies begin to crawl at 8 months. It’s important to prepare the house with some of these tips to keep baby safe well in advance of that time! It is important to realize that when we talk about childproofing, we are really talking about reducing the likelihood for … [Read more...]
Babysitters Have Enough Work
One Less thing a babysitter has to worry about! I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. At that age I thought I knew everything about watching kids. Sure I always had the house clean, toys picked up, and dishes were done. Now as a parent of two boys I look back and realize I didn’t know … [Read more...]
Donating Blood Can Save Your Life!
January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Holidays in general are a good time to donate blood and plasma. Donating blood and plasma is a relatively quick (about 90 minutes) and painless procedure. Many times, you can schedule a time with The Red Cross directly, or perhaps your office can … [Read more...]
Christmas Decoration Safety
I am not sure about you guys, but my Christmas lights have been up for about a week now. The Elf on The Shelf is on the move! Things have been in warp drive for us with all kinds of household projects; but we still take time to enjoy each other as well as the season. Christmas Decoration … [Read more...]