I just cleaned out my jewelry box...and underneath all the tangled beads I found the saddest pair of old lady items ever...what ever possessed me to stash these two things there, I'll never know. A tube of Monistat external vulvar cream...and a tiny tube of Fix-o-dent...
During the holidays you may be planning on having your family over - if you have pets, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to keep them safe during this stressful time of year.
With everyone coming and going, medications may be left within his or her reach. It takes [...]
Seeing as how Christmas advertisements have already begun and consumers are beginning their holiday shopping earlier and earlier each year, we’ve decided to post the Top 5 Toy Hazards according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Here are the top 5 toy hazards:
* Scooters and other Riding Toys - Riding toys, skateboards and in-line skates go fast and [...]
Painting your loft before listing it for sale is usually a great idea. Recently a client of mine hired a cheap painter to paint his loft. He selected the painter based on the lowest quote collected. Unfortunaltly he learned a hard, expensive and time consuming lesson. MrLOFT has been working for years with Renaissance Painters in Toronto (416 618-0400) and recommends that clients call Renaissance
PS:This is an old article about fiberglass. some info are not true.
A new danger from municipal landfills is emerging from scientific studies: cancer causing air pollution from asbestos, fiberglass and other synthetic mineral fibers. The problem has two parts: the health danger from the fibers, and the release of fibers from landfills.
Everyone agrees that asbestos [...]
Oh, those Special K commercials make it look so good and healthy for you. Their little brown flakes with mini chocolate bars mixed in with them, "... so you don't ruin your day" they say... what about your night?This is why you shouldn't eat cereal at night. I didn't have Special K. I had what was left in the bag of maple-and-brown-sugar-fake-shredded-wheat. As my mild sweet-tooth clouded my judge
On September 30, 2008 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, AR recalled approximately 210,000 General Electric toasters. An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the [...]
Not many people consider winter camping a great way to spend time off when the weather turns cold.
But there are those that find that winter camping is not only cheaper, but it is invigorating and a wonderful experience.
There are certain precautions one should take while camping when the weather turns beastly so that [...]
Fully-funded PhD Opportunity in Volcanic Health Hazards The Institute of Hazard & Risk Research and the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, seeks a highly motivated, high calibre student...
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I’m always getting asked about natural hazards.
In case you don’t already know - San Francisco is kinda known as prime earthquake country. But where you live has an impact on how an earthquake might affect you (and how much shaking your home will do.)
So I thought I’d throw a few maps up here for [...]
"One must learn to never cross wire an explosive device."
Doh! Earlier this month, two clerics of a world religion were accidentally killed while assembling a bomb inside their house of worship. We won’t tell you which religion, but let’s just say that absolutely no one was surprise
Being safe while camping is the most important aspect to remember.
Safe camping intensifies your camping experience and help to have successful campout.
If proper care is not taken while camping, you come across many things that cause health hazards for campers.
Campers camping in authorized camping grounds may not face many hazards, but [...]
Irene Hadiprayitno, The Jakarta Post - Saturday, August 9, 2008 7:38 PM The palm oil industry is not only popular in the discourse of biofuels, but it is also economically lucrative. In Indonesia alone the industry covers 17 provinces, employing about 2 million workers. The industry has generated an income amounting to Rp 7.779 million. However, while examining the situation at the
Recent research suggests that exposure to cleaning products or air fresheners that contain a compound called 1,4 dicholorobenzene can reduce lung function by 4 percent. Another study found that the use of spray household cleaners could increase the risk of developing asthma by nearly 50 percent.
Most people with asthma instinctively avoid these types of products, the study on 1,4 dicholorobenzene
On August 5, 2008 Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. recalled approximately 58,000 Chicago Electric halogen work lights. The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. [...]
I recently read an article in Popular Mechanics discussing the disgusting things the author had run into while crawling through a crawlspace in an old house. An easy to relate to article for my former techs who had to pull cat5e cable through some particularly hazardous crawl spaces. One week they might be pulling cable through the crawlspace in a 200 year old farmhouse with spiders the size of co
Once again real world affects the best intentions. I wanted to publish this last week, but was unable to get my laptop to talk to the hotels WIFI hookup! We survived a week long family reunion. We all met in Virginia and enjoyed a week staying in a cabin in the woods. [...]
Air hazards are serious but unfortunately, few residents take advantage of simple solutions designed to reduce air quality problems because they dont realize the risk. Find out if your home is at risk with this quick air hazard quiz but dont worry; the solution is simple. If you answer yes to one or more of the following questions then it might indicate an air quality issue in your home. If you an
Natural hazards are naturally occurring phenomena that have disastrous impact on humanity. These phenomena had been in existence even before the advent of humanity. The hazardous dimension of these natural phenomena are in the context of the impact that such a phenomenon would have on human population in the area affected by that phenomenon. In [...]
Bayside Furnishings has recalled two models of youth beds with attached toy chests after the strangulation death of a toddler when the toy chest lid came down on him, trapping him by the neck. The product was sold primarily at Costco.Toy chests are supposed to meet voluntary standards that would prevent such a tragedy as well as other hazards such as suffocation in an air-tight or locked chest.
If you travel to Arab country, do not try the Shisha there! Despite of having a friends’ circle of 95% smokers, I never tried any kind of smoking, neither I promote it. Actually no one could convince me to start smoking other than “Girls get impressed” which is nothing but nonsense. Shisha has become very common among young guys and girls who smoke it to show off that they follow
Telecommunication workers who spend time at a short distance from the active equipment, for the purposes of testing, maintenance, installation, etc. may be at risk of much greater exposure than the general population. Many times base stations are not turned off during maintenance, because that would affect the network, so people work near "live" antennas. A variety of studies over the
Another area of worry about effects on the population's health have been the radiation emitted by base stations (the antennas on the surface which communicate with the phones), because, in contrast to mobile handsets, it is emitted continuously and is more powerful at close quarters. On the other hand due to the attenuation of power with the square of distance, field intensities drop rapidly with
NEW YORK-They're always green, never need mowing, and can play host to young athletes in fair weather and foul. But in many places across the country, artificial turf fields are becoming as hotly contested as some of the soccer and football games that are played on them.
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THE AERIAL OPERATOR HAS THE MOST AFFECT ON THE SAFE OPERATION OF AN aerial device. He has an impact on receiving proper training, proper operation of the equipment, use of equipment as intended, and maintenance of the equipment. All are essential components for safe operation. Safety rules have been developed as a result of repeated accidents, and these rules are written in blood. Fo
Prevent Child Strangulation - Know The Hazards - Each year, we hear of a child's death which is a tragedy that could have been prevented. Choking, strangulation, and suffocation are common causes of injury to children. However, precautions can be taken to help prevent these heartbreakes from occurring. Follow these safety tips to reduce the chances of suffocation and strangulation among infants an
With summer right around the corner and the warm weather already here it's important to remind ourselves of the dangers and hazards that our dogs and pets face.
The Tempting Grill and other Barbeque Hazards For those who use charcoal grills, be careful which products you choose. Quick-starting charcoal (like Matchlight) is saturated with lighter fluid which [...]
The field of green chemistry focuses on the design, manufacture and use of chemicals, products and processes to reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and ecosystems. Advancements in the field will support businesses and industries, as well as communities, workers and public agencies in their efforts to minimize the use of toxic chemicals in industrial processes and products. Advancements in green chemistry practices can also open new opportunities for green collar jobs, while at the same time ensuring that these new jobs are also safer jobs. In addition to presenting the findings of our recent report to California EPA, Green Chemistry: Cornerstone to a Sustainable California (), we will address the following topics: Long-standing weaknesses in federal policy that
There are countless items and substances surrounding homes that can be dangerous or even fatal to dogs and cats. You can protect your pet's health by paying attention to health hazard items found in your households.Hazards in the KitchenMany foods that are perfectly safe for humans could be harmful or potentially deadly to dogs and cats. To be safe, keep the following food items out of a pet's rea
There are countless items and substances surrounding homes that can be dangerous or even fatal to dogs and cats. You can protect your pet's health by paying attention to health hazard items found in your households.Hazards in the KitchenMany foods that are perfectly safe for humans could be harmful or potentially deadly to dogs and cats. To be safe, keep the following food items out of a pet's rea
What does health have to do with car engines? EVERYTHING!
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April 19, 2008 Amorous clients just one of the job hazards From botched deals to indecent proposals, agents take it in their stride By Tan Hui Yee IN APRIL last year, housing agent Serene Chua, 26, received a call from someone wanting to sell his flat in Chinatown. They arranged to meet at his block, but he would not give her a specific unit number. When she arrived at the stairwell, a man started punching her and grabbed her handbag. She was too stunned to cry out, but fled fast enough to escape further harm. The year before, a Boon Lay home owner, whose flat was on the market, often asked her to 'go shopping' with him, which she declined. But during one discussion at his flat, he suddenly grabbed her hand and kissed it. She left immediately, but he kept up with his SMS propositions for
A free 16-minute video about the hidden chemical contaminants in our lives, Contaminated Without Consent isn't just the stuff of nightmares, but a urgent wakeup call, especially for parents of young children. The short was produced by Sanford Lewis of Strategic Video for the Chemical Safety Workgroup, a coalition of public-health non-profits working on eliminating toxins. For simple steps to creating a safer, nontoxic haven for your family, visit Detox Your Home via source: planetgreen
Hidden Hazards in Your Home — William Shatner — VHS
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The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cozy Warming Polar Bears
Units: About 113,000
Distributor: Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufacturers: Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, and Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard: [...]
Heroin abuse is associated with serious health conditions, including fatal overdose, spontaneous abortion, collapsed veins, and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
The short-term effects of heroin abuse appear soon after a single dose and disappear in a few hours. After an injection of heroin, the user reports feeling a surge of euphoria (”rush”) accompanied by [...]
There are many individuals who have discovered that using payday loan establishments can be really beneficial during periods when extra funds is needed suddenly. It is one of the most simple and quickest ways available for a hard working person who does not have adequate credit or access to any savings when they discover that [...]
...This comes from the NY Times. It's regarding Ryan Church and his reaction after his first game since the concussion.“Heard you played yesterday, Churchie,” Marlon Anderson said. “How’d you do?”Smiling, Church said: “Two for two. Two line-drive singles.”“I locked you in,” Anderson said. Church shook his head. “No, never again,” he said.While converging on a pop-up in shallow right field on March 1, Church and Anderson slammed into each other, a ghastly collision that left Church in far worse shape. He sustained a Grade II concussion that, for a few days, made him feel like he “just got punched in the face by Mike Tyson without his boxing glove on.” As a high school quarterback, Church absorbed dozens of crushing hits, but he said he never expected he would have
Like Thailand - with its stray ox sauntering along the road, its dreadful drivers, its food vendors, and moveable feasts - Crete has its fair share of traffic hazards too. We have revised our list of...
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Hazards of Compressed Air
People often lack respect for the power in compressed air because air is so common and is often viewed as harmless. At sufficient pressures, compressed air can cause serious damage if handled incorrectly. To minimize the hazards of working with compressed air, all safety precautions should be followed closely.
Small leaks or breaks [...]
As a home owner, especially in Michigan and Wisconsin where winter takes a toll year after year, you can do several things to avoid problems such as burst pipes, leaky roofs, and other structural defects caused by winter weather. Although your home may be insured against such events, planning ahead (especially in climates which have [...]
There are thousands and hundreds of programs in this world which are developed to lose your weight. So, you will face dilemma, while selecting best weight loss program.
If you choose the program randomly and it will not work properly on your body, then it is not your problem, but it is the [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles
Units: About 64,000
Manufacturer: Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.
Hazard: The wires under [...]
It's that time of year again, when temperatures drop and ice and snow become the norm. Here are some of the most common winter driving hazards and cautions with tips on how to avoid or prepare for them.Be PreparedBefore winter is in full swing, it's important to take steps to insure that your vehicle is properly prepared. This includes checking your battery, windshield wipers, tires, coolant, windshield wiper fluid, spare tire, heater, defroster, any element that you were experiencing problems with and checking for any leaks. If your vehicle is in need of a tuneup or oil change, get these things done before winter hits. If you live in a region that gets alot of rain or snow, then consider getting special tires for these conditions. Also keep a set of tire chains with you at all times.Getti
On the Anchorage Daily News site this morning, I pulled up the very sad story of 24-year old Stephen Cavanaugh, who survived 300 missions in Iraq and then was killed back home when his Camaro hit a cow moose. At the top of the page, the banner ad was promoting the newspaper’s 2008 moose calendar! If it wasn’t just a random hit in the ad rotation, that might be the worst example of poor-taste advertising I’ve ever seen (click on the image below to see a screen shot of the page I saw).
It seems like every time you turn around someone is telling pregnant women to avoid something. Unfortunately food preparation is included in the list of cautions. However, with a few simple rules you can have a carefree and safe pregnancy.Most pregnant women know that they are to avoid or minimize things that have little or no nutritional value, like caffeine, sweets, processed foods, etc.. However, there are some things that also need to be watched for in general:SalmonellaThis is usually traceable to eggs and chicken meat. This means no more licking the cake batter spoon! You should always ensure that your eggs and meats are cooked thoroughly. When using a cutting board for chicken be sure to wash it prior to using it for another food, particularly things like raw vegetables.Symptoms can include: headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, shivering or fever. Usually symptoms occur within 12-48 hours after infection and lasts about 2-3 days. Only if it is severe will treatment usuall
Game Pieces Sold with “Cars” Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
(Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT) Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the “Cars” backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Dunkin’ Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards
(Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT) The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
my moment of plastic panic came a few months ago. As a science writer, I've spent the past several years following the steady stream of research into the disturbing effects of the chemicals that leach into our bodies from everyday plastic objects. I'd managed to stay pretty calm about these unsettling discoveries, but then I went to yet another presentation where renowned scientists described new, peer-reviewed findings on how plastic's ingredients may cause reproductive abnormalities and obesity. Afterward, I huddled with the other journalists present, brimming with uneasy questions: Does this mean we should ditch our refillable plastic water bottles? Is it safe for our kids to chew on plastic toys? Should we try to go completely plastic free?
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Mother Jones October 1, 2007
The advancement in technologies has made our lives easier – a fact, though cannot be denied, but defied. For more than a decade, ‘cellular phones and cancer’ theory has been quite famous, leading to numerous research and conclusions. Now what?
“British officials have launched an investigation into the possible health risks of schools’ wireless Internet [...]
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ISBN-0815514298
This handbook provides ready information on the fire and chemical reactivity of commonly used chemicals. Its purpose is to provide basic information important to the safe handling of chemicals and to help provide guidance in responding to a hazardous materials incident, in particular, incidents involving reactive chemicals and materials posing fire and explosion
Günter Lüttgens & Norman Wilson (Butterworth-Heinemann) Contents: 1 Danger of fire and explosion 1.1 Basic considerations 1.2 Conditions for ignition 1.3 Minimum ignition energy 1.4 Literature 2 Origin of static electricity 2.1 Double layer charge 2.2 Charging of liquids and gases 2.3 Reducing the tendency of charging 2.4 Electrostatic induction 2.5 Basic concepts and units 2.6 Static charges on the clothing and the body 2.7 Literature 3 Electrostatic discharges as sources of ignition 3.1 Definitions 3.2 Mechanisms of gas discharges 3.3 Types of gas discharge 3.4 Incendivity of gas discharges 3.5 Traces left by gas discharges 3.6 Literature 4 Principles of safety 5 Case histories related to brush discharges 5.1 Ignition in a heated tank containing diphenyl 5.2 Pouring flaked product into an agitator vessel 5.3 Filling pipe blocked with sulphur leading to the ignition of methanol 5.4 PE liner slipping out of a paper bag 5.5 Ignition caused by an antistatic PE bag 5.6 Impregnation
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and China Petroleum and Chemicals Corporation (Sinopec), the two major state oil companies have rejected the governmental program on forcing oil firms to buy 'environmental pollution insurance'.The two companies said that they can handle issues of environmental compensation themselves and that the scale of compensation paid out in the oil industry is too high for China's insurance firms to bear, the China Business News reported.The insurance scheme is currently being drawn up by the State Environmental Protection Administration and the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.An editorial in China Business View today criticized the two companies, saying that CNPC had proved itself incapable of dealing with issues of compensation.Thus, in 2005 an explosion at a CNPC petrochemical facility sent a highly poisonous slick of benzene along the Songhua River, threatening the water supplies of several million people.In 2006 40 victims of the blast h
Some pajamas may have 900 times more formaldehyde than allowedSafety experts in the U.S., concerned about the growing number of Chinese imports recalled for safety reasons, are closely watching the situation in New Zealand, where suspicion has now been cast upon Chinese-made pajamas.The government of New Zealand has launched an investigation after a TV program aired charges that pajamas made in China contained formaldehyde at a rate of 900 times the levels considered safe.Small amounts of formaldehyde are often applied to textiles to prevent mildew. Too much, however, can cause skin rashes and allergic reactions.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/pjs.html~Sandy G.
A joint meeting of two ethics committees for the Centers for Disease Control has received a detailed formal complaint alleging a series of unethical activities by the CDC Oral Health Division and the CDC Director. The complaint points to a quote by a highly placed CDC official that the public health ethics code CDC espouses is not being internally applied within CDC itself. The complaint specifically questions why CDC's own data on disproportionate harm from ingested fluoride in minority groups is not being communicated to these communities, and points to new, state of the art National Research Council information showing certain groups to be especially susceptible to harm from fluoride.
Organic Consumers Association August 13, 2007
Title : Electrostatic HazardsAuthor: Günter Luttgens, Norman WilsonPublisher: Butterworth-HeinemannISBN: 0750627824In the US, UK and Europe there is in excess of one notifiable dust or electrostatic explosion every day of the year. This clearly makes the hazards associated with the handling of materials subject to either cause or react to electrostatic discharge of vital importance to anyone associated with their handling or industrial bulk use. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the dangers of static electricity and how to avoid them. It will prove invaluable to safety managers and professionals, as well as all personnel involved in the activities concerned, in the chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical and petrochemical process industries.The book makes extended use of case studies to illustrate the principles being expounded, thereby making it far more open, accessible and attractive to the practitioner in industry than the highly theoretical texts which are also available
Space Radiation Hazards and the Vision for Space Exploration: Report of a Workshop
Natl Academy Pr | ISBN 0309102642 | 2006-10-30 | 91 pages
Fulfilling the President s Vision for Space Exploration (VSE) will require overcoming many challenges. Among these are the hazards of space radiation to crews traveling to the Moon and Mars. To explore these challenges in some depth and to examine ways to marshal research efforts to address them, NASA, NSF, and the NRC sponsored a workshop bringing together members of the space and planetary science, radiation physics, operations, and exploration engineering communities. The goals of the workshop were to increase understanding of the solar and space physics in the environment of Earth, the Moon, and Mars; to identify compelling relevant research goals; and discuss directions this research should take over the coming decade. This workshop report presents a discussion of radiation risks for the VSE, an assessment of specifying and predicting the
From what I’ve read about Army Reservist Sergeant Erik Botta, I probably would not be on the same side of the fence politically. Just an assumption. However, I would think that at least most would agree, left or right or straddling said fence, that it is just wrong that the government would actually use the statement “to assure a sharing of exposure to the hazards of combat” to justify his fifth deployment.
The 26-year old has been to Afghanistan once, and to Iraq three times, and was then granted an exemption by the government, after his service, to pursue an engineering degree to work as a senior engineer on Blackhawk and Seahawk helicopters.
Exemption then denied. I guess he simply hasn’t been exposed to enough hazards of combat. Because, out of the blue, here comes notice that he will be re-deployed. For the fifth time, to assure a sharing of exposure to the hazards of combat.
I know I’ve repeated that quote ad nauseum in this particular column. It&rsq
I visited the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh earlier this week. I was there for an hour and a half, in keeping with my resolve to visit museums and galleries more frequently but for shorter periods, rather than being there for hours and not able to take it all in.
The Atrium with the Millenium Clock at the rear
I like the Millenium Clock, one of the dominating features of the atrium. Just before 11.00 I saw a North American guy taking photos of the clock and I suggested that he wait until 11:00 when the clock would grind into action. However he was with a tour and they were departing at 11.00. I think it is a pity to be in such an interesting museum, with little opportunity to return soon and to have to depart at a specific time.
The clock has several sections, the crypt, at the base, the nave, the belfry and the spire. At 11:00 the Egyptian monkey in the crypt started turning a wheel,which then set various cogs in the nave into motion making the 12 figures in the bel
Well...tonight I was snorkling around, minding my own business, and hunting for free, public domain clipart. I actually wanted a free picture of a ? (question mark). This should take seconds I thought...wrong. Well I surfed around doing various searches...I wasn't going to be choosy, any question mark would have been fine as long as it was free. I freely admit I am a free-clipart junkie and I hate having to whore my site by placing links all over in return for some free question mark gif. If I am going to whore my site it will be for profit. ;)I do, however, always appreciate those kind people (however mentally disturbed) who give freely of their time to locate public domain stuff for me to use to pimp out my posts. I am all for delegating.;) I finally stumbled upon a web page that looked promising. I read and read ...hunting for the IMAGES. I want my clip art quick and dirty. A slam-bam, thank you ma'am sort of thing. I leave feeling cheap and dirty, but hey I got my clip art...that
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That was me a whole lot of years ago. I posted this photo because of the Fraulein commented on plastic crib bumpers which made me remember that I, er, had one of those.
As you can also see from the picture, I’m already standing yet the handy-dandy Raggedy Ann & Andy mobile has not been taken down. I’m also in arm’s reach of wodden wall art which I could have taken off the wall and beat myself about the head and neck with. I could have then taken the nail from the wall from which the art had been hanging and pierced myself. Then I could have grabbed that air freshener and eaten it. Then, if I was feeling quite spry, I could have grabbed that curtain and used it to either rappel down the side of the crib or else strangle myself.
And because I’m typing this from my Durham, NC home and not from Heaven, Sto-vo-kor, or some other place, I am obviously still alive.
By contemporary standards of baby safety, I should hav
The Indoor Cat: Hazards
by: Laurie Buckley
When leaving your cat or cat’s home alone indoors for any period of time, take care to remove any potential hazards. Be sure to keep cupboards closed as they may house hazardous substances, particulary in the kitchen, and block off all chimneys. And also so as not to cause a temptation as playthings, any electrical cords should be starightened up and secured. You may also want to free up a couple of decent sized surfaces of any knicknacks to be available as resting places for the cat. Be sure to shake out any bedding material every day.
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The Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking
by Anthony Wayne and Lawrence Newell
Is it possible that millions of people are ignorantly sacrificing their health in exchange for the convenience of microwave ovens? Why did the Soviet Union ban the use [...]
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'This book provides industrial practitioners an insight into the nature of static electricity, and cites specific examples of problems that can occur in the workplace, along with suggested safety measures that can be taken...the case studies provide much useful information...a useful addition to the technical library of chemical engineers involved in process safety/loss prevention, design
I hate when a bead of water drops from scaffolding above the sidewalk or from support beams along the ceiling of the subway station and hits me in the head. I swear, I feel like something is going to grow out of my hair within a few hours.Among the other hazards facing commuters in the concrete jungle, falling ice and stray voltage have resulted in serious injury and even death in recent years, as reported by NewYorkology.[From The New York Times, March 20, 2007]: One woman was briefly hospitalized after hit with ice at Lexington Avenue and East 89th Street and another was hit on West 43rd Street in front of the New York Times building. Over in New Jersey, a large chunk of ice melted off the Pulaski Skyway, hitting two women in a sport utility vehicle.It's also a good time to worry about stray voltage, which has killed a few dogs and one person in New York City in the past couple years. Salt, used heavily on streets and sidewalks to melt the ice, creates a path for electricity to trav
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Use of cocaine in a binge, during which the drug is taken repeatedly and at increasingly high doses, may lead to a state of increasing irritability, restlessness, and paranoia. This can result in a period of full-blown paranoid psychosis, in which the user loses touch with reality and experiences auditory hallucinations.Other complications associated with cocaine use include disturbances in heart rhythm and heart attacks, chest pain and respiratory failure, strokes, seizures and headaches, and gastrointestinal complications such as abdominal pain and nausea. Because cocaine has a tendency to decrease appetite, many chronic users can become malnourished.Different means of taking cocaine can produce different adverse effects. Regularly snorting cocaine, for example, can lead to loss of the sense of smell, nosebleeds, problems with swallowing, hoarseness, and a chronically runny nose. Ingesting cocaine can cause severe bowel gangrene due to reduced blood flow. People who inject cocaine ca
Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that interferes with the reabsorption process of dopamine, a chemical messenger associated with pleasure and movement. The buildup of dopamine causes continuous stimulation of receiving neurons, which is associated with the euphoria commonly reported by cocaine abusers.Physical effects of cocaine use include constricted blood vessels, dilated pupils, and increased temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. The duration of cocaine’s immediate euphoric effects, which include hyperstimulation, reduced fatigue, and mental alertness, depends on the route of administration. The faster the absorption of the drug, the more intense the high. On the other hand, the faster the absorption, the shorter the duration of action. The high from snorting may last 15 to 30 minutes, while that from smoking may last 5 to 10 minutes. Increased use can reduce the period of time a user feels high and increases the risk of addiction.Some users of cocaine
Spencer has been grounded the past week and it's nearly killed him--eight inches of new snow and he's in stir. Today he made parole and as there's only an hour of daylight after school's out, he quickly grabbed his snowboard and David and headed for the neighborhood hill. It's a ten-minute walk and the boys have made the trip tons of times, summer or winter. Though I had had reservations at first about letting them go by themselves I reassured myself by saying, "Didn't I do things like this when I was a kid? Heck, we used to play by the train tracks." This afternoon I hardly gave it a second thought.Half an hour later I got a phone call. A man's voice introduced himself and said he had my boys with him in his truck, that David had been hurt and could I please come and help them?Five minutes later I was there. They'd been sledding and David (why is he always the victim?) took a snowboard to the face. There was blood. Lots of blood, as only head cuts can bleed, and I fou
Occupational Hazards Gradually, most of the things that my preceptor told me ever since I was a nursing student are starting to sink in. Being in one of the most litigious State in the country, it is imperative to be vigilant and watch every nursing intervention and nursing documentation. In lieu...
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A quick stroll down the lawn and garden section of your local nursery may be a soothing experience for you and your guests with beautiful flowers and greenery. However, it can also pose a hidden threat to your pets, if you don't stay informed about what could be harmful to your pets.I came across a shocking news and it goes like this... an owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from a local store to use in their garden. She loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso, decided to taste the mulch since it smelled good. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, the lady woke up and took Calypso out for her regular morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly. Actually,this product is HIGHLY toxic for dogs.Cocoa Mulch: This material used in planter beds is made from cocoa bean hulls, which contain potentia
