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Holiday Decorating Safety
Part 1 of a 3-part series According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, home holiday decorations cause more than 400 holiday fires each year, resulting in $15 million in property loss and...
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‘Tis the Season to Spread Holiday Safety and Security Tips
Holiday Safety Part 2 of a 3-Part Series (Featuring Guest Blogger Angela Burrell of Universal Services of America. To see her original post, click here.) ‘Tis the Season to Spread Holiday Safety and...
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More Ideas for Holiday Safety
Part 3 of a 3-Part Series To date, our series has covered safety relative to choosing, displaying and decorating Christmas trees, working with wrapping paper, and guidelines for being safe at work and...
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New Year’s Safety Resolutions
How to #BeSafe in 2015 New Year’s Resolutions. Most people write a few down, even if they have no intention of ever following through. According to USA.Gov, the 10 most popular resolutions are to:...
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CERT Training
Following major disasters, it is entirely possible that first responders, who are first on scene to provide fire and medical services, will not be able to immediately meet the demand for services....
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Workplace Safety in High Rises
This week, we are covering several threats to workplace safety in high-rise buildings: earthquakes, fire, and accidents. High-rise buildings pose specific risks for occupants as well as property owners...
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All About Thanksgiving Safety
#BeSafe this Holiday Season The holiday season brings food, fun and family as well as something you may not have considered…health and safety concerns. For example, stress, rich food and alcohol can...
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National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month, so designated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), to raise awareness about potentially hazardous toys. Since toy purchases are at an...
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Holiday Safety Tips
This post was written by Angela Burrell, Public Relations’ Manager of our corporate company, Universal Services of America. It first appeared on December 14, 2015. Many thanks to Angela, for sharing...
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Holiday Cooking Safety Tips
Cooking a big meal for the holidays is a joyous event, as you can pour your love and expertise into every bite. But to keep loved ones safe, make sure you are careful in the kitchen. Our first tip?...
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Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Last weekend, a band at a Phoenix, Ariz., nightclub used a flammable liquid at the front of the stage, causing a fire. Because the fire sprinkler closest to the fire activated and extinguished the...
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New Residential Fire Safety Training Module
Every 19 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States, which makes fire an ever-present danger at home, at work, and even while you are traveling. The RJWestmore...
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FEMA Adds New Features to Natural Disaster App
Push notifications remind users to take simple steps to prepare for disasters, and provide easy access to information about safety relative to fires, severe weather and more. Earlier this month, the...
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Managing Fire Risk in Residential Buildings
Proper fire emergency planning and prevention for residential high-rise buildings require special tactics. To that end, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has assembled a “High-Rise...
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Elevator Recalls and Safety Tips
During an emergency which requires building evacuation, do not take the elevator. The advancing age of many elevators and decreased preventative maintenance have recently given rise to the number of...
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Holiday Safety Tips 2016
With so much to do during the holidays, it can be easy to forget that safety should remain a primary concern at home, at work and on the job. The holidays are hardly the time to turn a blind eye to...
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Allied Universal Campus Safety
Part one of a three-part series Attending college is a grand adventure, whether students choose to live on campus or commute. However, it also can prove risky for anyone who fails to sufficiently...
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10 Space Heater Safety Tips
Space Heater Safety Across the United States this winter, even in Southern California, record-setting low temperatures have sent people scurrying to discount stores to purchase space heaters. While the...
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Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Last weekend, a band at a Phoenix, Ariz., nightclub used a flammable liquid at the front of the stage, causing a fire. Because the fire sprinkler closest to the fire activated and extinguished the...
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New Residential Fire Safety Training Module
Every 19 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States, which makes fire an ever-present danger at home, at work, and even while you are traveling. The Allied Universal...
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