Bam! Personal Injury Avoidance and Safety Tips

Personal injuries can happen to anyone. Some personal injuries can be life altering to the point where the only thing left to think about is regret. Most personal injuries can be avoided by taking some simple precautions. Whether inside the home or while out-and-about, taking some simple, common sense action steps can save you and your loved ones from life-altering injuries.

In Home

Avoid personal injuries inside the home by applying some common sense fire safety methods. Keep all flammables such as plastic and linens away from heat sources. Never bring gasoline inside the home and be sure to store in a safe place and within an approved container. Douse cigarettes and butts outside the home. Do not leave heat sources such as the stove, candles or barbeque grill unattended. Have the fireplace and chimney professionally cleaned once a year. Do not overload electrical outlets and check all power cord wires for wear and tear.

Home security is not just to protect your possessions but to protect your personal welfare as well. Check to make sure all door hinges are on the inside and that all door and window locks are operable. Use deadbolts on all your main household doors. Check outside lighting and use motion detector lights to deter unwanted visitors. Install a reliable home security alarm system as a high-tech solution and / or get a watchdog as a low-tech solution. Ask a trusted neighbor to watch your home when you