Family Safety During the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, one of the main factors to bear in mind as everyone’s schedule is getting more complicated is to do whatever possible to keep you and your family safe. There are many ways to do this, and many angles from which to consider family safety. For instance, given the fact that … Read more

Using Social Media to Fight Crime

Social media is a growing phenomenon in today’s world. It is now being used to aid people during national disasters, help people network in their chosen field and, most recently, has become a popular crime-fighting tool. Many local police departments now use social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to inform the public of … Read more

13 Tips On Protecting Your Personal Data

Almost five and a half billion privacy breaches since 2005 that have contained sensitive data as customer credit card or social security numbers. That’s quite a lot of potential identity theft. So what do you do? The tips below are geared to protect small businesses, but the practices can easily be implemented by individuals who … Read more

Office Safety and Security – 16 Essential Office Security Tips

Small or Large, business owners know the importance of safety and security in the workplace. Keeping your workplace safe is much easier and cost effective than most people think. Hidden cameras and wireless security camera systems usually pay for themselves and end up making money for the business in the long run, while many other … Read more

8 Safety Tips for Portable Water Heaters

With colder months looming ahead, you may be turning to portable electric heaters for warmth and comfort. Its important to remember that anything that generates heat has the potential to be dangerous to more than just your electricity bill. Case in point, using an electric heater for 8-20 hours can use up the same electricity … Read more

Elderly Safety and Security

Maintaining independence and feeling safe are important issues for seniors who are living alone or alone for long periods throughout the day. Luckily, these goals can be achieved with just a few safety tips. A large dog may not be an option for most seniors, as taking care of any animal is a large responsibility. … Read more

Pool Alarms for Safety All Year Round

Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about pool safety.  If nobody is swimming, it also means that there is less chance that someone is watching.  Children aged 1-4 have the highest drowning rates of any age group with 1 out of 3 accidental deaths caused by drowning. … Read more