Public Health & Safety

Most American homes get their drinking water from public water systems, yet there are many who still use well water as their primary source of drinking water. Well water contains minerals native...

Even in the worst of times or the scariest of circumstances, there will always be some people out to make a buck at all costs. The swine flu pandemic of 2009 was one such case, when the public...

According to the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences, "Molds are simple plants belonging to the group known as fungi." Mold can cause or increase health problems,...

Tapeworms are a type of roundworm that an affect any warm-blooded creature, including humans and cats. These worms attach to the side of the intestines and feed on the nutrition that comes past....

Tornadoes pose a significant safety threat to Texas. While a tornado can appear at any time of year in Texas, they are most prevalent during the spring and summer. According to the Texas Division...

CPR and first aid cards are given after the applicant has completed approximately four hours of hands-on CPR or first aid training. Most of the CPR and first aid courses are taught by registered...

Schools produce a lot of garbage. From mounds of paper to soda cans and printer cartridges, the amount of trash coming out of the average school is staggering. Fortunately, much of that garbage...

Washing your face daily is the key way to remove dirt and grime, and often ensures clear skin. When done daily, washing your face keeps blackheads and whiteheads at bay and skin hydrated.

The government tells us, our friends and relatives tell us, the local Red Cross tells us---we need a family disaster plan. Because unfortunately, a disaster can come upon us in a minute and in...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco is one of the largest threats to the public health of the 21st century. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, 60 of which...

Made up of cellulose fibers, cotton is the most flammable of all natural and synthetic fibers. It ignites easily and burns with a hot flame, which is why it can be dangerous in situations in which...

What do tile layers, carpetinstallers, military personnel, volleyball players, basketball players, cyclists and dancers have in common? They all have the need for knee pads. Many more careers...

If designed properly, a biofiltration retention pond (or a biofiltration swale) negates the effects of water damage. Without it, storm runoff and other runoff water damage can occur because of...

While you likely don't have any control over food that is packaged or prepared elsewhere, you can control food contamination in your own home. Contamination occurs via various situations. For...

MRSA and VRE are two of the most virile and deadly bacteria to enter hospital and health care settings. Identifying and controlling the spread of these bacterial organisms is a primary concern to...

A cutting edge technology when it was invented in the late 1950s, the laser is now a ubiquitous presence, with pointers being used as an illustrative aid for PowerPoint presentations and even as a...

It is everyone's worst nightmare: an attack by a man with a gun. Since most people don't carry a weapon, the situation is not good for the person without a gun. Sometimes, help is nowhere near,...

Although disinfectants are formulated to destroy harmful bacteria on surfaces, hazardous chemicals may be left behind. In fact, there are several chemicals commonly found in these products that...

Emergency rescue teams serve a vital function for communities following disasters---locating and rescuing survivors. Their team members maintain their abilities to rescue the largest number of...

Working with fiberglass can be very dangerous if not used with caution. Fiberglass is a man-made fiber that is also known as fibrous glass or glass wool. It is used for many different things,...

It has been a virtual impossibility over the part few months not to turn into yet another media account of a horrific natural disaster hitting the United States or some other part of the world. ...