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September 03, 2008

Ever wonder at what angle a ladder should be set at???

To make sure your ladder is positioned at the correct angle, place your toes at the foot of the ladder. Extend your arms at shoulder height and you should be able to grab the rung at that height without stretching or leaning.

If the ladder is not properly sized for the job, go borrow or rent the right size ladder.  Over reaching/stretching or increasing the angle of its placement will increase the risk of an accident exponentially.

September 17, 2008

With cold weather around the corner, a few words about CO detectors...

First, a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector is no substitute for making sure all your fuel burning appliances are operating properly.  Fuel burning? Appliances?  Basically, anything that makes fire in your house - may it be a furnace, water heater, stove, dryer, etc. should be properly serviced by a qualified contractor.

CO alarms should be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. The CPSC recommends that one CO alarm be installed in the hallway outside the bedrooms in each separate sleeping area of the home. CO alarms may be installed into a plug-in receptacle or high on the wall because CO from any source will most likely be well-mixed with the air in the house. Make sure furniture or draperies cannot cover up the alarm

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