Given that the average life expectancy in the United States is higher now than it was just a few years ago and that almost one out of every three senior citizens who do not reside in a long-term care facility or hospital live alone, it only makes sense that many elderly persons have unique safety needs. That becomes even more obvious when you understand that the Center for Disease Control has estimated that about 16% of senior citizens suffer from a vision loss and one out of four elderly individuals have some degree of impaired vision.…
While you may hope that you never have to deal with an office fire, the reality is that it’s certainly something to think about for building managers. There are a number of fire suppression systems available for office designers that can protect you from different elements of fire hazards.
Firewalls
The first thing to know is that physical suppression methods are an extremely effective method of controlling a fire. They essentially can stop a fire dead in its tracks before it goes on to consume another part of your office.…
A responsible homeowner may be willing to make necessary investments to be sure a home is safe. The average garage, however, is frequently overlooked. Yes, criminals may target a garage since the interior is likely filled valuable items. Tools, for example, are easy to run off with and can be sold for quick cash. So common are garage break-ins in Tennessee that the Bartlett police department had to issue a notice telling the public to make sure garage doors stay locked.…
