Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from February, 2021

Common Hand Injuries and How You Can Avoid Them

Hand, wrist, and finger injuries are prevalent at every place. These three parts of the body help you perform incredible tasks each day, yet you tend to take them for granted. Statistics reveal that your hands are the second most commonly injured body part at work besides school, home, and elsewhere. The injuries are painful, incur substantial medical costs, reduce hand strength, and include missed days and follow-up hospital visits. COMMON HAND INJURIES Injuries may be common, but the problem lies in not paying attention to what can possibly happen. Besides, when you’re injured, you delay the treatment, and this eventually results in long-term problems or disabilities. Some of the most common hand, finger, and wrist injuries may include the following: Accidental falls Work-related injuries Sports or recreational activities Fistfights Dislocation Overuse injuries Severed fingertips Door entrapment Bruises and lacerations Crushing injuries Strains, sprains, and fractures

7 Simple and Effective Ways to Secure Your New Home

You have finally moved into your new house, and decorating it for your house warming party may be more fun and something you'd be looking forward to. But what about setting it up for potential safety measures? There are greater chances you haven't thought about those. House security must be the top priority, and here are 7 simple steps you must apply right away.  Secure the doors with a deadbolt, strike plate, smart lock, and  hinge finger guard . Lock the mail slot, reinforce glass doors, inspect if door frames are sturdy, and shore up all vital entryways.  Lock the windows and add window bars, glass break sensors, and prickly bushes, especially if the manufacturer latches are downright flimsy. Keep bad folks away and reduce your risk of stumbling by lightning up the landscape, including backyards, pathways, and other outdoor structures. This also eliminates creating any hiding places. Don't forget the garage, as it's a popular entryway for burglars to make their