Posts Tagged ‘Safety First’
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Perhaps the second most important piece of safety equipment you can have in your home next to smoke detector is a carbon monoxide alarm. With cold temperatures already hitting much of the country, now is the time to make sure you have one.
The Kidde Nighthawk is one of our favorites. The display is large and easy to read, the sensor never needs to be replaced and the it even comes with batteries. We recommend a unit in the furnace room plus another covering the main sleeping areas.
Link: Kidde Nighthawk 900-0089 Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Tags:Kidde, Safety First, Winter
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
In case you didn’t realize it, candles are one of the top causes of house fires. An open flame with a big fuel source…Regardless, they are still a billion dollar business. But there are safe options out there, like these LED candles. The shell is wax so they look and feel real but the “flame” is really an LED bulb. Add in a remote for easy on/off and you have all the ambiance and none of the fire risk.
Grab It: Flameless Ivory Pillar Candles w/Remote (4,5,6-inch)
Tags:Candles, LED's, Safety, Safety First
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009
I picked up one of these little beauties after last month’s ice storm knock out power for nearly a week. Endorsed by the Red Cross, the FR300 combines and LED light/cellphone charger and AM/Radio into one small – hand cranked – package. In our tests 60 seconds of cranking turned into about 45 minutes of power, which is pretty darn good. In addition to the standard AM/FM bands you also get 7 NOAA weather channels and a weather alert, and TV-VHF audio reception for channels 2 – 13. The spiffy red metal case is just gravy. Looking for something for the car? Check out the FR150, handheld size with the same features plus solar recharging…
Grab It: Eton FR300 Emergency Crank Radio Metallic Red
Tags:Flashlights, LED's, Radios, Safety First, Weather
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Another spot on pick by the Cool Tools team, that I will be adding to my tool kit. If these safety googles are even half of what the review says they are, they will be a winner for sure. Features include auto tinting lenses mounted on a comfortable metal frame plus they meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for safety eyewear.
Grab It: SAFETY GLASSES EXPO V PHOTOCHROMIC UV400 EYEWEAR TRANSI
Tags:Safety First
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
The editors of The Old House magazine have put together a nice compilation of articles to educate homeowners on how to keep themselves and their home more fire safe. Topics include, fireproofing, insurance, fireplace maintenance, a fire extinguisher buying guide and much more. We think its worth reading if only has a refresher course with fall/winter quickly approaching.
Grab It: Fire Safety
Tags:Safety First, T.O.H.
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008
A solid pair of earmuffs can make chores like mowing the lawn or working a chainsaw much more comfortable. This model from Peltor is among our favorites with a very comfortable lightweight fit, highly adjustable headband and of course great sound muffling. CSA approved 29 dB hearing reduction.
Grab It: Peltor Professional Noise Canceling Earmuff #H10A
Tags:Earmuffs, Peltor, Safety First
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
I am not sure about the rest of the world, but one of my worst fears is going blind. So I take the “Safety First” motto very seriously. Unfortunately, a lot of the eye protection gear is bulky, uncomfortable or both. I have found the Dewalt safety goggles, to pretty much solve both of these problems, plus I liked having the option to use the tinted pair when working outside. The manufacturer claim of anti-fog is pretty accurate. I have experiences a bit of fogging from time to time, but nothing significant and at just $11.99 I’d say these goggles are worth the price.
Tags:Dewalt, Safety First
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