2014

If you’re a new parent, then you must take the proper precautions when it comes time to give your baby a bath.  You need to be as careful as possible so that your family doesn’t experience a tragedy, and to that end, please consider some of the safety tips available from Little Rock Family Magazine… read more

High pressure air hoses used for scuba diving are being recalled by the Finland-based Suunto Oy because of a possible malfunction that could lead a user to drown if they’re underwater at the time.  The recall affects 1,300 hoses that have a batch code of 1812 and are used in conjunction with dive computers and… read more

Even as other parts of the country hunker down for the winter to hide out from the frigid temperatures, Southern California benefits from beautiful weather at all times of the year.  In fact, there might come a time when it’s warm enough to head out to the beach.  Australia has a similar climate, and a… read more

Although we’re well into fall at this point in the year, there’s always a chance here in Southern California that the weather will be warm enough to go for a swim outdoors.  Plus, we can’t forget the numerous indoor lap pools scattered around the state.  Because of this, it’s important to consider some of the… read more

If at anytime you ever find yourself in an environment where flooding is a possibility, it’s imperative that you know what to do to ensure your safety.  Toward that end, citizens might look to a new report from the Denver Post that offers a series of safety tips from FEMA. When flooding is imminent, your… read more

Pools may be the safest choice for those that want to get some swimming exercise in, but there are those who want to get a little more from their workout.  Just like some runners may prefer jogging to the tedium of a treadmill, so too might some swimmers like to get out in the open… read more

No matter what your plans are for Labor Day, it’s imperative that you make safety a cornerstone of all activities.  Whether you’re traveling around the country to visit any number of tourist spots or simply staying in and having guests over for a pool party or a barbecue, there are always going to be certain… read more

If your Labor Day travel plans involve heading to a natural body of water large enough to accommodate boats, then there are certain safety precautions that need to be taken into account in order to ensure safety over the long weekend.  With that in mind, you might consider the safety tips on hand in a… read more

One thing that many California citizens might take part in as the summer draws to a close is a whitewater rafting trip.  But whether you’re experienced or relatively new to this kind of activity,  it’s important that you take certain safety precautions as you’re heading through the rapids.  No matter how much experience you have,… read more

A few years back, the Consumer Product Safety Commission came out with a measure that required all public pools to install covers on drains.  The move was considered necessary in order to reduce the risk of injury or fatality which can occur if a child gets their body stuck in the drain itself. This measure,… read more

In a bid to limit the number of accidental drowning deaths in the Monterey Bay area and nearby environs of California, the Coast Guard is providing guidance to those persons who plan on taking part in recreational diving at some point this summer.  If you intend to engage in such an activity, it’s imperative that… read more

We’ve spent plenty of time this summer attempting to warn citizens of California of the many drowning threats that exist with beaches, swimming pools, and even household hazards like baths and buckets of water.  But one topic we haven’t really covered is how to ensure safety when traveling to one of the state’s many water… read more