Poisonous Spiders

Spider Bites In the US there are 3 main spiders that are considered “Dangerous”. These 3 spiders are the Black Widow, Brown Recluse and the Brown Widow. Here is some information on all of them. Brown Recluse At least five species of recluse spiders…

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Equipment

You’ll find heavy equipment used on practically all construction projects across America, they are either bought or rented from a plant hire company. From large roadbuilding projects to residential homebuilding, heavy construction equipment is necessary to build and maintain the nation’s infrastructure – and…

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Heimlich Maneuver

What is the Heimlich maneuver? Each year, many people die from choking on objects that obstruct their airways and cause suffocation. Choking is in fact the fourth leading cause of unintentional death. However, there is a simple technique you can use to help expel…

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Safety Series — Debris Burning

SPARK RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DEBRIS BURNING SAFETY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Residential debris burning allowed. Use Caution. During certain times of the year and in certain parts of the state, residential landscape debris burning of dead vegetation is allowed. However, homeowners should always check with their local…

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Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected, striking victims caught off guard or in their sleep. More than 400 people in the U.S. die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….

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Animal Evacuations

Here are some things you can do to help your pet during an emergency… ID your pet: If your dog gets lost, he won’t be able to give his name and number to a good samaritan. Make sure your pet always wears up-to-date ID…

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