SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles: Holidays Safe Halloween Costumes ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/24/11 04:42:00 Whether your child is a pink fairy or Freddy Krueger his costume can endanger her or him.Costumes should be made of flame retardant material. If Prevent Halloween Vandalism ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/24/11 04:36:00 Vandals seem to come out in hordes during Halloween.Here are some safety tips to prevent vandalism.Cars, particularly parked in isolated or not well illuminated areas, Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/24/11 04:32:00 Halloween is a bad time of year for cats and dogs. Vicious people use Halloween an excuse to hurt or kill cats with some sick Keep Your Child Safe From Dangerous People ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/24/11 04:27:00 Halloween is loaded with pretend monsters but there are real ones who would harm you children.Do not think your children are immune to harm at Inspect Those Treats ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/24/11 04:19:00 Every Halloween, crazy people lace Halloween treats.The harm can be a razor blade, poison or even a recreational drug put in a treat.Let the police Have A Safe Adult Halloween Party ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/22/11 09:35:00 Halloween is the time of the year when adults can bring out their inner children.Use common sense about drinking. Keep an eye on the drinking Drive Safe This Halloween ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/22/11 09:26:00 Some safe driving tips to avoid a Halloween driving horror. Do NOT drink and drive. You are sure you cannot be impaired with just one Decorating Inside Your Eyes for Halloween ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/22/11 09:19:00 Beware when you decorate inside your eyes for Halloween."Although unprescribed use of decorative contact lenses is a concern year-round, Halloween is the time when people Halloween Child Medical Safety ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/20/11 02:34:00 Does your child have special medical needs? Here are some suggestions to make him safer this Halloween:Smell and taste any higher quality candies your children Halloween Food Safety ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/20/11 11:19:00 Halloween is infamous for serving strange foods or even regular foods made up in strange ways. One thing Halloween goodies can do without though is Create A Safe Haunted Yard ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/20/11 01:42:00 Are you creating a haunt in your yard this year?Here are some safety tips for you:Draw a floor plan of what you want to do Halloween Safety Tips for Children ================================================================================ Ronald Porep for safetyissues.com on 10/14/11 02:09:00 Here are some tips for you children to make sure that the horror that Halloween portrays stays pretend. Police offer Halloween safety tips for your children ================================================================================ Courtesy of Suffolk Times on 10/14/11 04:25:00 With Halloween fast approaching, the Southold Town Police Department is once again urging parents to teach their children safety tips before they head out trick-or-treating. “On Halloween evening, we’re placing our children in probably some of the most dangerous traffic situations you could imagine,” said Police Chief Martin Flatley in a press release issued by the department this week. “Our children are outside after dark, they walk along and cross unfamiliar streets and they often wear dark colors which are difficult for motorists to see.” Five St. Patrick's Day Safety Tips ================================================================================ Courtesy of Life360 on 03/14/11 09:20:00 Courtesy of Life360 - March 17 is St Patrick's Day. Let's be honest - most people look forward to St. Patrick's Day for the drinking. The parades are great and pinching people for not wearing green is fun, but the event's spirit rests at the bottom of a good bottle of whiskey and a few pints of Guinness. And Irish stereotypes aside, that's as it should be. After all, the levity and good natured exuberance of St. Paddy's help make it such a popular and care free celebration. Play it safe this Valentine's Day ================================================================================ Courtesy of Yahoo on 02/15/11 06:32:00 Today’s dating styles are as varied and eclectic as Rohit Bal’s wardrobe and Valentine’s Day provides the ideal opportunity to review the rules. Here are some dos and don’ts for young women out on a date on this special day. No matter how much you trust your 'friend’, it is always wise to keep your eyes open when out on a date. Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips ================================================================================ Courtesy of AssociatedContent on 11/26/10 01:51:00 It's almost that most joyous occasion, Black Friday! The day when shoppers all over America swamp local malls, department stores and anywhere there is an advertised sale. Thieves Shop for Targets in Malls ================================================================================ Staff writer for SafetyIssues on 11/22/10 04:55:00 People are out looking for the “door-buster” shopping deals and other deep discounts. And where there are many people shopping, thieves are also busy at the local malls shopping for their targets. Candle Safety ================================================================================ Staff writer for SafetyIssues on 12/07/09 04:10:00 Christmas, Halloween, Romantic evening - Whatever the occasion, candles add a nice touch IF used safely. If not used safely, candles can be deadly. During 2005, an estimated 15,600 home structure fires started by candles were reported to local fire departments. These fires resulted in an estimated 150 civilian deaths, 1,270 civilian injuries and an estimated direct property loss of $539 million. Homes include dwellings, duplexes, manufactured housing and apartments. Warning: Consumer Fireworks Can Be Lethal ================================================================================ Staff writer for SafetyIssues on 07/03/09 03:28:00 The 4th of July. It’s time off from work; time to enjoy the company of family and friends; time for some fireworks, perhaps. It is great to celebrate and have fun, but make sure everything is safe and legal — especially in handling fireworks. Is Your Christmas Tree Safe from Fire? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/12/08 10:56:00 Nothing could be more disastrous than having a fire ruin the home. This is bad enough at any time of the year, but the pain will be much worse if the fire breaks out during the Holiday Season. Safety Issues urge you to ensure Christmas tree safety this season. Here are some safety tips. The Safe Easy Way to Hang Things ================================================================================ ARA/SafetyIssues.com on 12/10/09 09:05:00 Homeowners love to decorate their houses - inside and out. But hanging pictures on the wall in your living room is a lot easier than hanging a planter on your siding. Safety on Road - A Holiday Concern ================================================================================ Courtesy of universitydaily.net, Katherine Amerson on 12/09/09 10:35:00 Before packing the car with luggage and gifts for the long winter break drive home, check the car, and check it twice to find out if it is naughty or nice. Are You Safe Doing Online Shopping? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/11/08 01:10:00 Online sales for holiday shopping have risen more than 2 percent (versus the same period last year) as deep discounts from online retailers attracted the budget conscious shoppers. Consumer spending continues to be driven by value offers, and consumers are responding to price bargains and promotions. This Holiday Season: Shopping Center Dangers ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/05/09 06:00:00 Operators try to make their shopping centers as safe as possible for shoppers but the criminals specially in the holiday season get bolder and smarter making safety in a mall more difficult task. Protect Your Plastic During The Holiday Season ================================================================================ Courtesy of Onlypunjab.com on 12/10/11 12:55:00 The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the busiest shopping season of the year, and with it comes the increased risk for identity theft. So how can consumers protect themselves this holiday season? Holiday Season Safety ================================================================================ Courtesy of National Safety Council on 12/08/04 10:15:00 Decorations: Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass "angel hair." It can irritate your eyes and skin. A common substitute is non-flammable cotton. Decorations Can Lead To Holiday Hazards ================================================================================ Courtesy of Casper Star Tribune, Andrea Falkenhagen on 11/26/04 09:55:00 Christmas lights get tangled, fuses blow, and there never seem to be quite enough outlets for the perfect display of festive flashiness. Yes, the ins and outs of bright lights and decorations can add confusion to an otherwise pleasant day of holiday decorating. During the Holiday Shopping Season, Beware of Identity Theft ================================================================================ Courtesy of The Washington Post, Michelle Singletary on 12/14/09 05:20:00 I resisted shopping online for the longest time. I feared my credit card number would be stolen and that I would spend a few years of my life trying to explain that I did not buy a Hummer with my Visa card. Long Airport Queues Expected on Holidays ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 11/14/07 09:05:00 Over 27 million passengers are expected to take airplane flights during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period that starts Friday, Nov. 16, through Nov. 28. Countdown To The Holiday ================================================================================ Courtesy of Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA on 10/31/01 03:25:00 As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? Turkey: To Stuff Or Not To Stuff? ================================================================================ Courtesy of Carolina Morning News on 11/18/09 04:05:00 Should you stuff the turkey or not? That's a big question at Thanksgiving. It's an important question. If you don't handle it right or don't cook it properly, a stuffed turkey can make your guests sick from a foodborne illness after they stuff themselves with your improperly cooked stuffing. Follow these Tips for Safe Thanksgiving Meal Preparation ================================================================================ Texarkana Gazette By Carla M. Haley on 11/10/11 07:25:00 As families begin to think about Thanksgiving, it is also especially important not to forget the food safety basics when preparing your holiday meal. Whether your Thanksgiving meal centers on a turkey, ham, roast or some other dish; take all precautions necessary to be sure that foodborne illness is not an invited guest. Make this Thanksgiving a Memorable One ================================================================================ Staff writer for ARA/safetyissues.com on 11/10/11 01:15:00 Before you know it, the friends and loved ones you cherish most will join you for Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you'll be serving the traditional turkey with all the trimmings, or your signature dish, how you set the stage will be the key to making this holiday a memorable one. Be a Smart Vacation Buyer ================================================================================ Megan Markey on 07/31/05 03:25:00 July/August is the peak of the summer vacationing season. As you decide your destination take caution in believing vacation advertisements that sound too good to be true. How to Handle the Halloween Candy Rush ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/10/10 03:40:00 When you open your front door on Halloween night, it may not be the gruesome outfits that will scare you; it will more likely be the size of the kids that come trick or treating. These will be kids with a lot of bulge asking for fudge. How Do We Protect Shopping Malls? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/13/09 03:25:00 A 19-year-old gunman shot his way into infamy Wednesday, Dec. 5, at a shopping mall in Omaha, killing eight people and wounding three others in the process. CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters ================================================================================ Courtesy of CPSC on 10/26/06 04:25:00 As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing tips to prevent injuries to trick- or-treaters. Among the dangers are costumes that are not flame resistant and masks that obscure vision. These tips are available in the following formats: Halloween Safety Tips ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/10/10 02:30:00 The real dangers of Halloween are not the ghosts and goblins but the evil intent of real life monsters who would harm children and the hazards of children having fun in a world of unintentional danger. Here are some ways your child can avoid the pitfalls of this spookiest of day. Halloween Safety - Ghoulish Safety Guide ================================================================================ American Red Cross on 10/27/07 08:40:00 With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun. Halloween Safety Tips for Parents ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/05/07 05:30:00 It will soon be Halloween and hordes of creatures from our zoo of little monsters and mighty superheroes will be out in the streets for delicious treats. While the children should have fun, parents should realize that this is also the most dangerous night of the year for children.