Safety Tips for Lady

Nowadays we do hear or read a lot of crimes which targeting the lady or women. From my opinion, the three main reasons women are easy targets for random acts of violence are:

1) Lack of awareness - you need to know where you are and what is around you.

2) Body Language - Keep your head up swing, your arms are straight up.

3) Wrong Place, Wrong Time - Do not go alone in an alley, or drive in a bad neighborhood at night.

Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DO NOT! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get into the passenger side, put a gun to your head and say, where you go.AS SOON as you get into your car, lock the doors AND LEAVE.

A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage: Be aware: look around you, look in your car on the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by placing them in their vans while the women who are trying to get into their cars. This is a good reason to park away from large vans.


Watch the car on the driver's side of the vehicle and the passenger side stopped. When a man sits alone in the seat nearest your car, you can go back to the mall, or work, and get a guard / policeman to towalk backout. IT is always better than cure. (Better paranoid than dead.)


Always take the elevator instead of stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places alone and the perfect crime spot to be.) Do not get on an elevator when a spinner is already there. (Of course, bad people does not always look bad.) Do not stand in the back corner of the elevator. Be near the front, from the doors, ready to turn off or on.

Child Safety

	Most people think of their home as a fortress that will keep their children safe and sound. Unfortunately, there are many emergencies that are beyond our control. Just because a child is at home doesn’t necessarily mean they’re safe. That’s why any safety plan has to begin in the home and be discussed with children so you can keep them safe whether you’re there or not.
	Working Families
	As a rule, children shouldn’t be left at home alone. But if you’ve decided your children are old enough to stay home alone, it’s a good idea to walk through a few key safety and security tips, including: Answering the phone: Never let the caller know that you are at home by yourself. Don’t give strangers your address or personal contact information. Give your child a list of people they can speak to. Think about installing an answering machine or caller ID unit so that calls can be screened, and tell your child they should only pick up the phone if it’s someone they know and are allowed to speak to. Keep a list of emergency contact names and numbers near the phone or program them into the phone for faster dialing. If you have a monitored alarm system, explain how it is to be used in an emergency.
	If Someone Tries To Break In
	Call 999 immediately. Call a neighbor or other nearby contact. Run through the door at the opposite end of the house and over to a neighbor’s home. In addition to these tips, it’s wise to find out as much as possible about who your child’s friends are and what activities they’re involved in. Also be aware if your child is having trouble at school or with friends. It’s also smart to write out a list of things for your child to do to keep them busy—and out of trouble—until you get home. If you’re going to be running late, let them know as soon as possible.
	Stranger Danger
	It’s important that your child clearly understands the difference between a friend and a stranger. Friends are people such as police, teachers or relatives. A stranger is someone they do not know. Teach your child to say “No” if they are ever approached by a stranger who asks them to go with them or offers them a gift. f someone ever makes them feel uncomfortable, tell your child they should let a “friend” know about it immediately. Don’t put your child’s name on anything such as their T-shirt, lunch box, school bag or anything else that may be visible and that would let a stranger call them by their name.
	Safety Walk
	A good way to help your child understand the difference between friends and strangers is to take them on a safety walk in your local area. Point out which areas are safe and which are dangerous. And show them where to go if they need help. If it’s possible, introduce them to some “friends” such as police, doctors, trusted storekeepers and your neighbors, and suggest places to go such as a police station or hospital if they ever find themselves in trouble. Remind your children that it’s important to always try to walk with friends and not wander off without telling anyone where they’re going or when they’ll be back. Source: ADT - Home Safety Tips

hair treatments and pregnancy

Questions related to hair treatments during pregnancy are common. Most treatments involve chemicals and dyes which leave women wondering if they are safe.

The different types of hair treatments include:

• Coloring – this includes temporary dyes, semi-permanent dyes and permanent dyes.
• Curling – permanent waves are created by placing two solutions on the hair. The first solution is a waving solution and the second is a neutralization/fixation solution.
• Bleaching – involves the use of hydrogen peroxide
• Relaxers – are also known as hair straighteners and involve a variety of chemicals.

Are hair treatment chemicals dangerous during pregnancy?

Manufacturers frequently change formulas and many different chemicals are used in these processes. These chemicals are not generally evaluated for effects on pregnancy so limited data on use during pregnancy is available.

It is likely that only a small amount of any hair treatment chemicals are actually absorbed into a woman’s system through her skin. This minimal amount is not thought to be enough to create a problem for the baby. The fixation solution used during permanents may irritate the scalp but not affect other areas of the body and a minimal amount would be absorbed. The same would be true of chemicals used in the straightening process.

Are hair dyes safe during pregnancy?

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), hair dyes are probably safe to use during pregnancy because so little dye is absorbed through the skin. However, it is still important to be cautious, therefore many health care providers recommend that pregnant women not use permanent hair dyes during the first three months.

While the absorption through the skin is minimal, the concern is that breathing fumes during the process could be harmful to the developing baby. Permanent hair dyes contain ammonia which has a strong chemical fume. The recommendation is to avoid hair dyes that contain ammonia. The chemical fume warning also applies to straightening products as well.

Semi-permanent dyes or a highlighting process may be considered safer for pregnant women. With highlights, the dye is enclosed in foil and won’t be absorbed into the skin. Vegetable dyes such as henna are also considered likely to be safe for coloring hair during pregnancy.

What precautions should I take when chemically treating my hair?

The following safety tips should be followed when chemically treating your hair:

• Consider waiting until the second trimester for hair dye, bleaching, permanents or straightening.
• Have the treatment completed in a well-ventilated area.
• Don’t leave the chemicals on your head any longer than necessary.
• Rinse your scalp thoroughly with water after treatment.
• Wear gloves when applying chemicals.
• Carefully follow directions on the product package.
• Do a patch test for allergic reactions before completing the process
• Never dye or bleach eyebrows or eyelashes. This could cause swelling or increase risk of infection in the eye area.

What if I work as a cosmetologist and am pregnant?

The risks during pregnancy come from working conditions, number of hours worked and exposure to the chemicals used in treating hair. Studies show that because of improved dye formulas and better working conditions, fewer risks are associated with this type of work.

Proper working conditions are important. These include working in a well-ventilated area, wearing protective gloves and not eating or drinking in the work area. These precautions reduce the exposure to hair treatment chemicals.

Is it safe to have hair treatments while I breastfeed?

It is unlikely that any chemicals would enter the breast milk because so little is absorbed through the skin.

Safety in the Office

Accidents do happen in the office. Few office workers realize that they are twice as likely to be injured in a fall as a non-office worker. Nationally, only automobile accidents out number falls as the leading cause of all accidents. In the office slips, trips and falls are the number one cause of disabling injuries. Thinking and working safely can prevent most accidents. You can become aware of the most common hazards in the office environment. The following are some examples of common hazards and what you can do to prevent them from becoming accidents. Don't lean back in your chair. Keep all legs on the floor so that you do not end up on the floor. Take time to reach out and hold on to the chair as you sit down. Be sure that the chair is beneath you as you sit. Keep the floor and walkway clear of electrical, telephone and computer cables, boxes, etc. They are tripping hazards waiting to happen. Close one drawer in a filing cabinet before opening another. This prevents the file cabinet from tipping over on you. Close the drawer in your desk before getting up and close file drawers before walking away from the file cabinet. This prevents the danger of people walking into an open file drawer or desk drawer. Store supplies inside cabinets, not on top of them. Store heavy items in lower drawers or on low shelves. Watch out for slippery surfaces. Spilled drinks or water from umbrellas are typical hazards and need to be cleaned up/or identified immediately . Look where you are going. Don't block your view by carrying loads higher than eye level. Don't read while walking. It doesn't save enough time to justify the risk. Walk, do not run. Please slow down. Don't climb on chairs, desks or boxes. Use a step ladder instead. Hold onto handrails when using stairways. Use elevators when carrying boxes if they are available. Don't throw matches, ashes or cigarette butts into wastebaskets. If the building has been designated as a smoke free building - DO NOT smoke in the building. Don't overload wall sockets and extension cords. Don't touch electrical switches, sockets, plugs, etc with wet hands. Don't eat or drink at a computer station. It could result in malfunction of the computer and void the warranty. Watch for unsafe conditions such as defective equipment, burned out lights, loose steps, torn carpet, etc and report them to your supervisor immediately.

childproofing

When was the last time you crawled around your home on your hands and knees? As strange as it sounds, give it a go. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it's crucial to check things out from their perspective to make sure your home is safe.

And though we often think of babies and toddlers when we hear the words "babyproofing" or "childproofing," unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in kids 14 years old and under, with more than a third of these injuries happening at home.

Household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under age 3 visit the ER, and nearly 70% of the children who die from unintentional injuries at home are 4 years old and under. Young kids have the highest risk of being injured at home because that's where they spend most of their time.

Supervision is the best way to prevent injuries, in the home and out, but even the most watchful parents can't keep kids completely out of harm's way every second of the day.

Here are some simple ways to help prevent injuries in your own home

Safety measures to childproof your home for every room:

• Install child-resistant covers on all electrical outlets.
• Keep dangerous chemicals out of children's reach. For strings and ribbons, follow the six-inch rule.
• Always use a safety belt on your baby when she is sitting in a bouncy seat or a swing.
• Shorten curtain and blind cords.
• Place furniture well away from windows.
• Use corner bumpers on furniture and fireplace-hearth edges.
• Place houseplants out of children's reach.
• Know the names of all plants in case a child eats one of them.
• Keep cigarettes, matches, and lighters out of children's reach.
• Safeguard heating and gas systems against accidents. Be sure that furnaces, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, space heaters, and gas appliances are vented properly.
• Place screened barriers around fireplaces, radiators, and portable space heaters.
• Install carbon-monoxide (CO) alarms outside bedrooms to help prevent CO poisoning.
• Install smoke alarms outside each bedroom and on every level of your home.
• Remove the plastic end caps on doorstops or replace the stops with a one-piece design to prevent choking.
• Consider placing plastic guards along the hinge side of frequently used interior doors to prevent the doors from pinching fingers.
• Safety-proof windows and fire exits.
• Make a fire evacuation plan and practice fire escape routes at least twice a year.
• Keep firearms and ammunition safely locked away.
• Secure unsteady furnishings.
• Avoid household water hazards.
• Test homes built before 1978 for lead paint.
• Learn first aid and CPR.

Child proof your kids' rooms:

• Position your child's crib away from all drapery, electrical cords, and windows. Make sure the crib meets national safety standards.
• Make sure the mattress fits snugly.
• Be sure the crib sheet fits snugly.
• If you use a crib bumper, make sure it's firm (not fluffy) and secured tightly with at least six ties.
• Remove mobiles and other hanging toys from the crib as soon as your child can reach up and touch them.
• Place infants under one year on their backs to sleep.
• Never use an electric blanket in the bed or crib of a small child or infant.
• Place night-lights at least three feet away from the crib, bedding, and draperies to prevent fires.
• Always use a safety belt on your infant when you have her on a changing table, and never leave her unattended.
• Provide padding for falls.
• Check age labels for appropriate toys. Be vigilant about choking hazards.
• Use side railings for children just getting used to "big kid" beds. If bedrooms are on second or third stories, be sure to have a fire-escape ladder in each room.

kitchen safety checklist

you should answer yes to all these questions...

• Are knives, forks, scissors, and other sharp tools in a drawer with a childproof latch?
• Have you installed a dishwasher lock so kids can't reach breakable dishes, knives, and other dangerous objects?
• Have you installed a stove lock and have knob protectors been placed on the stove knobs?
• Are chairs and stepstools positioned away from the stove?
• When cooking, are all pot handles on the stove turned inward or placed on back burners where your child can't reach them?
• Are glass objects and appliances with sharp blades stored out of reach?
• Is the garbage can behind a cabinet door with a childproof latch?
• Are all appliances unplugged when not in use, with cords out of reach?
• Are all vitamin or medicine bottles stored in a high cabinet far from reach?
• Are matches and lighters stored in a locked cabinet?
• Is the cabinet under the sink free of cleaning supplies, bug sprays, dishwasher detergent, and dishwashing liquids? And are these supplies out of the reach of children?
• Are any bottles containing alcohol stored out of reach?
• Are all plastic garbage bags and sandwich bags out of reach?
• Are any cords or wires from wall telephones out of reach?
• Are refrigerator magnets and other small objects out of reach?
• Are childproof latches installed on all cabinet doors?
• Is there a working fire extinguisher?
• Does the child's highchair have a safety belt with a strap between the legs?

hospital safety : keeping children safe in the hospital

Children, just like adults, are vulnerable when they are in the hospital. Protecting them from harm is an important role for a parent. Here are some ways you can participate in the care of your child:

• Understand what will happen in your child’s care is important. Knowing what is expected can help you provide an extra pair of eyes and ears.
• Take care to respect all safety signs and messages. Behaviors such as washing your hands, making sure a security door is shut, or not allowing children to run down the halls, can help protect patients from harm.
• Share concerns and remain an active participant in the healthcare team. There are effective ways to show concern and participate while not disrupting care processes. Inviting the staff to engage you as a partner is a good first step.

The Joint Commission (the organization that accredits hospitals) makes the following suggestions for helping keep your child safe during surgery:

• Ask that sleep medicines be given to your child at the hospital so the care team can observe how your child might react to these medications.
• Learn what you can about the surgeon and his/her experience with the type of surgery your child will have. Talk to the surgeon and others who will operate on your child. Find out how often they have done the surgery. This will help you build a relationship with him/her, and ideally make you feel informed and comfortable with his/her ability to perform the surgery.
• Be sure you know what part of your child’s body will be operated on. Ask the surgeon to “sign the site” of the operation while you are with your child. This will help everyone be clear of the correct area. The only mark should be on the part to be operated on.
• Ask to stay with your child until he/she falls asleep.

hospital safety : how to avoid fall in hospital?

Falls in hospitals are a significant problem and patients of all ages are vulnerable to them, especially the elderly. Falls often happen when patients try getting out of bed to either go on a walk or go to the bathroom. If you need to get out of bed, you should:

• Let people know. Use your call button.
• Ask for assistance in getting to the bathroom.
• Ask for help if you want to move about your room or stroll hospital hallways.
• Wear non-slip socks or footwear that fit well.
• Lower the bed height and side rails. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.
• Talk to your healthcare team if your medicine makes you feel unsteady or dizzy. If you are sleepy, light-headed, sluggish or confused, ask about getting a different medication so you feel more like yourself.

Many hospitals have fall prevention programs, and some provide visual aids such as bracelets and stairs for patients at risk for falls. These tools can help alert everyone that you may have trouble with balance. Your family and other visitors should also learn how they help protect you from falls. Tips include:

• Keep the room tidy
• Keep medical equipment (i.e. IV poles) out of the path to the door or bathroom
• Keep the hospital bed low and wheels locked
• Keep personal items (i.e. glasses, books) and tools (i.e. call light and TV remote) within easy reach
• Keep the bathroom clean and ready for use

hospital safety : how to prevent medication error during hospital stay?

Reduce the chance for medication errors by being informed, alert, organized and aware. Be sure to:

• Bring all the medicines you are currently taking with you so that your healthcare team can review them. Do not forget over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements and herbal remedies.
• Know what the medicines given to you in the hospital look and taste like. If either is different when your nurse brings them to you, ask why. If you are not fully coherent, have a family member or friend do so for you.
• Know what ailments or conditions your medicines are treating. It is helpful to know both the clinical and consumer-oriented name for your condition(s).
• Some discomfort can be expected, but it is important to let someone know about an atypical response to medication, which could help flag a potential problem or error in your care.
• Make sure your nurse or medication administrator checks your hospital wristband before giving you medication. Your family members can also watch to ensure this happens.
• Share your medication list with a friend or family member every time it changes. Make sure the list is dated, as your list of medications may change often.
• Make sure you are not taking medications or dietary supplements from home without your healthcare team’s knowledge.
• Remember that some of the same drugs have different names, while some drugs have similar names but are different. Having a printed, legible list of your medications that includes generic and brand names is helpful in sorting this out.

Make sure care team members who bring medications to you are aware of any allergic reactions you have had to medicines in the past. Ensure your family members are aware of any drug allergies as well. Many of these suggestions to keep medication use safe in the hospital can also be helpful at home.

Toys Safety

Here are some safety steps that consumers can take while shopping this holiday season:

• Balloons - Children can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8 years old. Discard broken balloons at once.
• Small balls and other toys with small parts - For children younger than age 3, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking.
• Scooters and other riding toys - Riding toys, skateboards, and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at all times, and they should be sized to fit.
• Magnets - For children under age 6, avoid building or play sets with small magnets. If magnets or pieces with magnets are swallowed, serious injuries and/or death can occur.

Once the gifts are open:

• Immediately discard plastic wrappings or other packaging on toys before they become dangerous play things.
• Keep toys appropriate for older children away from younger siblings.
• Charging batteries should be supervised by adults. Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to young children. Pay attention to instructions and warnings on battery chargers. Some chargers lack any mechanism to prevent overcharging

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12042.html

Escalator Safety

As a safety practitioner in a shopping mall, we're dealing a lot of issues regarding escalator safety. As year-to-date statistic, we have reported more than 20 cases of accident involving  the escalator. So here, we would love to share with all of U on escalator safety.

Each year the ride between floors is made easier when an estimated 90 billion riders use an escalator. Although most of those rides are without incident, the estimates there were approximately 11,000 escalator related injuries in 2007. The majority of these injuries are from falls but 10 percent occur when hands, feet or shoes are trapped in escalators.

The most common entrapment is to the foot. Soft-sided shoes are the most likely to get stuck and pose the possibility of injury to the rider. All but two of the incidents involved popular soft-sided flexible clogs and slides.

Here are some steps you can take to prevent escalator injuries:

• Make sure shoes are tied before getting on an escalator.
• Stand in the center of the step and be sure to step off of the escalator at the end of your ride.
• Always hold children's hands on escalators and do not permit children to sit or play on the steps.
• Do not bring children onto escalators in strollers, walkers, or carts.
• Always face forward and hold the handrail.
• Avoid the sides of steps where entrapment can occur.
• Learn where the emergency shutoff buttons are in case you need to stop the escalator.

home safety figures everyone should know!

home where everyone think is the safest place can be deadly if you take it for granted.

here are some facts that every parents should be aware of.

NEVER TAKE SAFETY FOR GRANTED..

OSH in malaysia

WHAT IS OSH?

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of occupational safety and health programs is to foster a safe and healthy work environment. As secondary effects, OSH may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment as well as reduce medical care, sick leave and disability benefit costs. OSH may involve interactions among many subject areas, including occupational medicine, occupational (or industrial) hygiene, public health, safety engineering / industrial engineering, chemistry, health physics and ergonomics.

WHAT IS DOSH?

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is a department under the Ministry of Human Resources. This department is responsible for ensuring the safety, health and welfare of people at work as well as protecting other people from the safety and health hazards arising from the activities sectors which include:

• Manufacturing
• Mining and Quarrying
• Construction 
• Hotels and Restaurant
• Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Transport, Storage and Communication
• Public Services and Statutory Authorities
• Utilities - Gas, Electricity, Water and Sanitary Services 
• Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Business Services
• Wholesale and Retail Trades

As a government agency, the department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of legislations related to occupational safety and health of the country, with a vision of becoming an organisation which leads the nation in creating a safe and healthy work culture that contributes towards enhancing the quality of working life.

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WHAT IS NIOSH?

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.The mission of NIOSH is to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers. To accomplish this mission, NIOSH conducts scientific research, develops guidance and authoritative recommendations, disseminates information, and responds to requests for workplace health hazard evaluations.

NIOSH provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death by gathering information, conducting scientific research, and translating the knowledge gained into products and services, including scientific information products, training videos, and recommendations for improving safety and health in the workplace.

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do you know what is safety?

The word safety refers to your freedom from danger, injury and damage, and to your personal security. The word safety has been used so often that many of you may think of it as a "Preaching Word", or a word that forces you to alter your ways or change bad habits.

Instead, when you hear the word safety, think of it as a word that applies to the way you do everything in life. Think of it as a procedure to keep you from harm.

For example: If your driving safely, you're simply operating your vehicle as intended and obeying the laws, no more, no less. If you’re working with a power tool that requires eye protection, don't fight it. Safety glasses are simply a necessary accessory to the proper use of that tool. If you're at home, take the time to use a ladder instead of standing on a chair that was made to sit on.


WHAT SAFETY MEANS

1. Safety means a complete understanding of your environment (home, at work, at school & EVERYWHERE) and knowledge of every step that must be taken and the realization that mistakes could be costly to yourself and others.

2. Safety means good judgment. Never rely on luck; always be prepared to cope with unexpected situations and being alert when following your routine.

3. Safety means consideration for the family that depends on you, for the company that employs you, and for your own welfare.

4. Safety means remembering the safety rules set up by your company, by the government or any institution and applying them every minute in your life.

SO, DO YOU LIVE SAFELY?