Safety Thoughts

Internet and safety for Kids  (Dec. 26, 2000)
Internet is a wonderful mode of communication; information and entertainment, provided it is used with due care and tact.

Backpacks can be Bags of Trouble  (Dec. 20, 2000)
Doctors believe one reason for the rising incidence of back pain among youth may be the modern-day book bag--the backpack.

Beware of balloons  (Dec. 13, 2000)
It is surprising that a plaything like balloons can cause severe injury, illness or even death.

Treating oneself to death  (Dec. 06, 2000)
Self-treatment can be dangerous than the disease itself. The boy in the medical shop is no doctor either.

Bye, Bye Mercury Thermometer  (Nov. 29, 2000)
Remember the last time you had fever? What was the first thing that you got your hands on to? A thermometer, of course! Did you know that mercury thermometers are being banned all over?  

Toys should be fun but safe  (Nov. 22, 2000)
Toys should be checked periodically to ensure that they have not worn out revealing sharp points and edge.

Are children safe with computers?  (Nov. 14, 2000)
A leading Indian portal for children has been launched recently with a view to making internet surfing a safe experience for our kids.

The Aged And Their Safety  (Nov. 07, 2000)
A mishap that may merely inconvenience a young person can put an aged person out of commission for a long time.

Precautions to avoid eyestrain  (Oct. 31, 2000)
Some people concentrate so hard that they blink only once per minute, instead of the normal once every five seconds.

Fireworks - How they came into being?  (Oct. 24, 2000)
Fireworks have always been dangerous. It was in the 1890s that the "Society for Suppression of Unnecessary noise" was formed in the United States of America.

Diwali - Make it a festival of lights and not fire  (Oct. 18, 2000)
If you're going to set off fireworks at home this year, please take a few minutes to read through the guidelines. Your planning and your reactions could help prevent a serious injury.

HOLIDAY BLUES CAN BE AVOIDED-PART III  (Oct. 10, 2000)
All travel transit places are prone to fire and other hazards, So check out for safety before you check in.. 

HOLIDAY BLUES CAN BE AVOIDED-PART II  (Oct. 04, 2000)
Stay away from potential problems. If apprehensive about any place, leave. Carry valuables in under-the-clothes body belts.

YOU CAN AVOID HOLIDAY BLUES  (Sept 27, 2000)
The festivals' season has come round again and you are probably planning a trip. Here are a few words of caution and some tips to ensure that you have a relaxed and enjoyable holiday.

Be Careful with Stings and Bites  (Sept 20, 2000)
There are thousands of insects which possess venom. But attacks on humans are rare. Some sensible precautions can be taken.

Management of Snakebites  (Sept 13, 2000)
The safest way is to avoid snakes. Just keep your distance. But if you do get bitten, don't wait. Get to medical care - and fast! 

Helmet can save your head - Part III  (Sept 06, 2000)
The brain is cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid, but a severe blow to the head may knock the brain into the side of the skull or tear the blood vessels.

Helmet can save your head - Part II  (Aug 30, 2000)
Wearing helmets does not reduce the number of accidents. But it does reduce the severity of brain damage - and the social costs involved.

Helmet can save your head - Part I  (Aug 23, 2000)
The primary concern should be the safety of the two-wheeler user. So there is really no room for debate whether helmets should be made compulsory.

Poison-Proof Your Home  (Aug 16, 2000)
Nearly 42 per cent of cases of poisoning at home are instances of accidental consumption. A little care and precaution can prevent this and ensure that home is a safe haven.

Children are at risk while asleep - Part II  (Aug 09, 2000)
Needless tragedy involving spleeping babies can be avoided by observance of certain simple rules.

Children Are At Risk Even While Asleep  (Aug 02, 2000)
Beware! Death can strike even as your baby sleeps. These tragedies are easily prevented. Take a few basic precautions.

Jam is no fun if it's Traffic  (July 26, 2000)
There are few things that fray one's nerves as badly as a traffic jam. But there are steps that can be taken to reduce the frustration.

Carbon Monoxide: the silent killer  (July 19, 2000)
The best first-aid for CO poisoning is a well-ventilated environment.

Safety of Pedestrians  (July 12, 2000)
If you are lucky enough to have a footpath to walk on, it may still be a hazard with its uneven surface, potholes, fruit skins and other rubbish.

Be safe when you ride an Escalator  (July 06, 2000)
Many of us have not yet adapted ourselves to these technological marvels.

More on Safe Driving and Cell phones  (June 28, 2000)
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? 

Overdimensional Cargo and Road Safety  (June 21, 2000)
Any consignment which projects out of the body of the carrier vehicle beyond permitted limits can be termed over-dimensional.

The Cinema Fire; Still Seeking Justice  (June 14, 2000)
On June 30, 17 days after the fire, 30 of the affected families got together and formed the Association of the Victims of the Upahaar Tragedy (AVUT).

Safe-Overtaking is a must  (June 07, 2000)
Safe overtaking procedures can prevent many major accidents, which happen on our roads.

Lightning and Safety  (May 31, 2000)
In case you are in a vehicle, it is better to leave the vehicle and move indoors, however if it is not possible, remain in your vehicle.

Safety in Amusement Parks - (Part Two) (May 23, 2000)
Despite all these preventative measures, though, incidents continue to happen. Visitors to amusement parks can easily avoid such unsavoury incidents by observing certain basic precautions.

Safety in Amusement Parks - (Part one) (May 12, 2000)
Amusement Parks are the latest craze in the country today. Till some years back only those who went abroad could enjoy these amusement parks.

Take Care During Summer (May 04, 2000)
Sufficient sleep and good nutrition are important for developing a high level of heat tolerance. The key to heat management is to educate and make people aware of the hazards of rising temperatures.

Offices, are they safe? (Concluding Part) (Apr. 26, 2000)
It is not what is printed on the page that matters - it is what comes off the page and into the reader's mind. Most of our education is lecture-oriented, and safety messages also rely heavily on oral communication.

Offices, are they safe? (Part-2)  (Apr. 19, 2000)
Rushing should be avoided at all costs and especially around corners and bends. Besides the danger of bumping into something or somebody, it also increases your chances of slipping and tripping.

Offices, are they Safe?  (Apr. 12, 2000)
All of us teach our children to keep their rooms tidy and things in order. But do we? The basic thought should be - think safe, act safe, and be safe.

Disaster Management at Home : part 4   (Mar. 29, 2000)
If you have to step on water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.

Disaster Management at Home : part 3   (Mar. 22, 2000)
If you smell gas or suspect a leak, open a window and get everyone outside quickly.

Disaster Management at Home : part 2   (Mar. 15, 2000)
Even very young children can be taught how and when to call for assistance.

Disaster Management at Home (Mar. 8, 2000)
Prepare a checklist. Jot down the steps that you intend to take.

Safety Quiz (Feb. 24, 2000)
We have been carrying safety articles since last July and this quiz is based on these very articles.

Cuts in the Kitchen (Feb. 16, 2000)
It is not only knives that can cause cuts. Glass can be even more dangerous.

Slips and trips (Feb. 09, 2000)
Falls are not the exclusive territory of the young ones.

Falls can Floor you Anywhere Anytime (Feb. 02, 2000)
Falls can result from the general environment of the home.

Treat Electricity with respect - II (Jan 26, 2000)
It is a good idea to have separate mains for each room.

Treat Electricity with respect  (Jan 20, 2000)
Electricity makes life easy and convenient for us.

Safety for Toddlers (Part II) (Jan 12, 2000)
A little care keeps many accidents away.

Safety for Toddlers (Jan 05, 2000)
It is important to remember that our world is primarily designed by adults for adults.

AVOID DAZZLE FOR SAFE DRIVING (Dec 30, 1999)
Have you ever experienced driving on an unlit or a badly lit road at night or during thick fog?

Welcome Y2K the Safe Way (Dec 22, 1999)
Some times circumstances are beyond your control.

Women drivers and Safety  (Dec 16, 1999)
At times what is true for women drivers also holds good for male drivers.

Vision and Safe Driving (Dec 9, 1999)
Glare is another very common problem associated with vision while driving.

Remain Alert at the Wheel during Fog (Dec 1, 1999)
In short, fog and accidents are complementary to each other. What is required is SELF-DISCIPLINE.

Women Are Better Drivers
The great Greek philosopher Socrates said, "Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior."A study commissioned by the Automobile Association Foundation for Road Safety Research and conducted by the Psychology Professor, Frank Mckenna of Reading University in England has revealed that women are better drivers than men.

Safe Diwali, a must for the season  (Oct 29, 1999)
Once upon a time Diwali was the epitome of fun and joy, love and togetherness. It was a festival of lights that marked the end of all that is dark and evil.In many homes, today, the festival has become a cause of concern, bringing in its wake pain and anguish, injuries and deaths.

The Choice is yours, After all the Head is yours
According to a British study riding a motorcycle has twice the death rate compared to a cycle, 24 times the death rate compared to driving a car and 515 times the death rate of air transport.Helmets cannot prevent road accidents, they can only reduce the chances of head injury or reduce the severity of injury to the head of the rider.

Sleep But Not at the Wheel
A majority of the road accidents at night on our highways and especially the single vehicle crashes happen due to the drivers catching up on their sleep while at the wheel.

Your Life is Precious so Prevent Burns
It is true that we just can’t live without fire and fuel in the kitchen but it is important that we learn to live with them safely, because most fires at home start from the kitchen.

Your Child in your Car
The opinion is divided on whether a child in the front or in the rear is at a greater risk.It is a good practice to never leave a child alone in a parked car and certainly not in the front seat.

Help the Road Accident victims
According to an estimate, at least one person is killed on the roads of Chennai each day because of delay in providing first aid or delayed admission to a medical facility.

Driver Stress And Road Rage
With the ever-increasing number of vehicles on the ever-shrinking road space, the stress confronting us in everyday life is slowly becoming evident in our drivers too.

Cell Phones & Road Safety
The National Police Agency of Japan in a recent survey found that Japanese drivers using cell phones during driving, caused 2297 accidents in 1997.

Safe Monsoon Driving
No doubt it is a pleasure to take a drive in the cool monsoon winds after the monotony of long, dry, dusty days, but do not throw caution to the winds.

Safety During The Monsoon
The cooling showers bring with them a crop of extra hazards that are peculiar to the monsoon. It is time we get our safeguards ready before the monsoon in its full fury is upon us.

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