Safety Thoughts

Safety Quiz  (July 27, 2001)
We have been carrying safety articles since last July and this quiz is based on these very articles.

More on Safe Driving and Cell phones  (July 21, 2001)
A man driving a car may be able to handle several distractions. So why should cell phones be made the subject of special banning legislation?

Safe-Overtaking is a must  (July 13, 2001)
Safe overtaking procedures can prevent many major accidents, which happen on our roads.

Be Careful with Stings and Bites  (July 07, 2001)
There are thousands of insects which possess venom. But attacks on humans are rare. Some sensible precautions can be taken.

Keep yourself safe in a hi-rise fire (June 29,2001)
Fire and smoke move very quickly, and the conditions in any part of the building may change in an instant.

Stay safe around fallen powerlines (June 23,2001)
Remember electricity, like fire, is a good servant but a bad master.

Desk Rage is raising its head - Curb it (June 14,2001)
Unfulfilled job expectations and long work hours have given rise to this new form of workplace violence...

Mushrooms are poisonous too - Take care (June 08,2001)
There is no simple test to distinguish a non-poisonous mushroom from a poisonous one.

Teach your child to keep safe at crowded places (June 01,2001)
Teach children from a very early age to know their full name, address and telephone number.

Ensure safety of your food (Part II) (May 25,2001)
Perishable foods should always be cooked thoroughly. Harmful bacteria is destroyed only through thorough cooking.

Ensure safety of your food (May 10,2001)
Make sure refrigerated food is cold to the touch. Frozen food should be rock-solid.

Online medicine may not be the best thing (May 04,2001)
The online consultation cannot give the warmth and the personal touch to the doctor-patient relationship.

Rabies is a Dangerous Disease (April 25,2001)
Do not feed or handle stray animals especially those that appear aggressive or sick.

Antibiotics - do not misuse them (April 18,2001)
It may also cause you unpleasant side effects and leave your body open to far more dangerous infections.

The day Bombay caught fire (April 11,2001)
But the worse was still to come. The ill-fated ship had not sunk entirely after the first explosion.

The Great Fire of London (April 04,2001)
The fire started from the Pudding Lane bakery of Thomas Farrinor, baker of King Charles the II.

Use Mosquito Coils and Mats with Caution  (Mar. 29,2001)
Infants exposed to mosquito repellent mats have been known to suffer from convulsions.

Safety in the swimming pool  (Mar. 21,2001)
You can easily pick up a variety of infections from the swimming pools.

Use toileteries and cosmetics with caution  (Mar. 14,2001)
It is for the users to decide if long lashes, brightly coloured nails and lips dabbed with coloured lipsticks are worth the risk!

Save your feet to serve you a lifetime   (Mar. 07, 2001)
Remember they have to bear your weight from the day you stand on your feet till the time you call it a day.

Handwashing - Defence against infections  (Feb. 28, 2001)
Washing hands is one of the best, most powerful, inexpensive, non-invasive and effective measures to prevent infections.

Burst tyres can cause problems  (Feb. 21, 2001)
Right health of your tyre not only saves you from a variety of hazards but also saves on the precious fuel.

Keep your child safe in water  (Feb. 14, 2001)
It should not be surprising to know that a child can drown even in an inch of water. A child can drown in as little a time as it takes to answer the doorbell or telephone. 

Elevators are safe if you follow the rules  (Feb. 07, 2001)
There have been cases where people have fallen down the shaft trying to climb out of an elevator.

How to Handle an Earthquake -Fact Sheet  (Jan. 29, 2001)
We want to keep the World Safe.

Safe Travel by School Bus  (Jan. 25, 2001)
When the bus approaches, let the children stand at least 6 feet away from the kerb, and line up away from the street.

Let them through, it may be you  (Jan. 18, 2001)
In an emergency, and when the vehicle behind you is on its way to attend one, minutes can mean a difference between life and death.

Safety with Microwave Ovens  (Jan. 10, 2001)
While these devices must be used at one’s own risk, the application of common sense and caution will certainly minimize the risk factor.

Sleep is essential for us  (Jan. 03, 2001)
Comfort yourself with the thought that if you are in bed with your eyes closed, even if you’re awake you’re getting rest.

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