Home Safety Articles #home safety

This article is on the various products that we have lying about the house and use in the maintenance of our house, garden, car etc.In the working environment we must comply with a regulation called the Control of Substances Harmful to Health or COSHH. This tells us what the hazard of the product is, how it may affect us, what precautions we should take when using it and the first aid / medical measures requirements if needed. In the domestic environment COSHH does not apply however the products still cause us harm, they have not changed. The relevant symbols and information are still usually printed on the packaging or container, it is obviously good practice to read this information before using any product.

Winter is Coming. This means that we have to be more aware or additional hazards brought by the changing seasons. Most of us are aware of the increase dangers getting to and from work as well as in the work place at this time of year. Yet, most of us forget that the home can be just as hazardous.. This means that we have to be more aware or additional hazards brought by the changing seasons. Most of us are aware of the increase dangers getting to and from work as well as in the work place at this time of year. Yet, most of us forget that the home can be just as hazardous.