Illinois Smoke Detector Act
Illinois Smoke Detector Act You may have heard that Illinois has changed their smoke alarm law. These recent revisions to Illinois’ Smoke Detector Act will require many residents to install new smoke detectors with 10-year sealed batteries by January 1, 2023. Since...
Spring Safety Tips
Yard Work Safety Itching to get the yard into shape for the summer? Always wear protective clothing when you handle pesticides and fertilizers. Before you do any “hands on” weed removal, be sure you know how to identify poison ivy, sumac, oak and similar toxic plants....
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Did you know…? As of January 1, 2007, homeowners, landlords, and building owners are required to install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors within 15 feet of rooms used for sleeping. This law applies only to those occupancies that use fossil fuel to cook, heat, or produce...
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Stay home. If you really don’t have to go out, don’t. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don’t tempt fate: If you don’t have somewhere you have to be, watch the snow from indoors.Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or...
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home. Thanksgiving safety tips from the...
