Safety Bulletins
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Listed below are the current and previous safety bulletins released by the Safety Services team at AMERIND. |
 To view the safety bulletins for workplace safety, click here. |
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Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage in the United States. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
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Your home can be a cozy, warm place to spend the winter, but it can become a nightmare if you don't "watch what you heat!"
- Keep three feet of clearance between heating equipment and combustible material.
- Always turn off portable heating appliances when leaving home or retiring for the evening.
- Have chimneys, fireplaces and other heating devices inspected by a qualified professional at the start of every heating season.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP)
The mission of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to assist low
income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of
household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
The 2007 Appropriation: Block Grant: $1.98 billion. Contingency: $181 million.
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Can You Use One Chimney for Multiple Heat Sources?
The answer is NO!
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) answers that question under the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, And Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances 2006 Edition.
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For Trick or Treaters
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Carry a flashlight; Walk don't run; Stay on sidewalks; Obey traffic signals
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Stay in familiar neighborhoods; Don't cut across yards or driveways
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Wear a watch you can read in the dark; Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground
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Many homes in the United States use wood stoves as a primary and secondary source of heat. It
is important that such items and associated flues and chimneys operate properly and are well
maintained, as they may pose a fire hazard. Wood stoves are very popular in rural areas. The
following information details the issues surrounding woodstoves, and provides some helpful tips that you may wish to consider and apply in your own home. | |
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Help your heating or cooling products run smooth during the seasons you need them most.
Follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions which generally include these instructions. | |
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For most of the year, children spend more time at school than anywhere else other than their own home. Overall, schools are one of the safest places children can be. However, some schools have problems, such as bullying and theft, which make them less secure. These problems make students and educators feel less safe, and it makes it harder for students to learn. There are specific ways that parents can make going to school a safer and more valuable learning experience for their children. | |
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This month's Safety Bulletin focuses on Safety Tips for kids that spend time home alone. | |
| | Each year, about 260 children under 5 drown in swimming pools. In addition, the suction from drains in swimming pools and spas, under certain conditions, can entrap swimmers underwater. To help protect your family, read our pool safety bulletin. | |
| | Grilling season is here. Check out our safety tips for how to use and store a barbeque grill safely. | |
| | Each year over 8000 people are injured using fireworks. Children ages 10 to 14 yrs had the highest injury rate for fireworks-related injuries due to novelty fireworks. | |
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