Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:24 am

Theres nothing funny about falls Fort Belvoir Installation Safety Office/News release Belvoir Eagle |

Slips, trips, and falls have been a sure way to get a laugh in many cultures over the years. Human beings have been falling over their own feet ever since they first began to walk. However, except in slapstick comedy, falls are simply not funny. In fact, the subject of falls is extremely serious. Did you know that falls are one of the top leading causes of accidental deaths? In case you are thinking that falls are only a danger to people who work on scaffolds and steel girders up in the sky, think again. Most falls actually occur on the same level and are caused by just tripping over an obstacle or slipping on something.

Here are some ways to prevent falls:

Falls are a hazard at work any time of the year. But winter weather adds a greater element of danger:

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Rounding out the weekend with 55 incidents responded to by noon on Sunday, Parkland Ambulance Care has issued a series of public warnings in a release.

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The recent weather fluctuations have resulted in a cycle of freezing and melting, producing ice on steps, walkways and driveways. Parkland Ambulance is encouraging people to use good footwear, to walk with care and do their part to chip away or salt driveways and walkways.

Noting ice buildup on roofs throughout the city, Parkland Ambulance is cautioning people to stay off their roof unless they are properly equipped.

Proper equipment means good footwear and a proper harness to safely prevent you from falling from the roof, the release reads.

If getting up a ladder to visually check your roof be sure the ladder is safely positioned to prevent it from tipping and do not over extend your reach. Consider a professional roofing contractor versus trying to do it yourself.

Furnace filters should also be checked regularly, the release notes, cautioning people that a plugged filter prevents your furnace from working at peak efficiency to remove dangerous gases.

Carbon monoxide detectors are a small price to pay for safety for your family.

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Walkway and Outdoor Step Designs

When you consider a walkway on your property, there are aspects of the design to consider. First, what is the walkway being used for? If you have a boat you may want your walkway to extend to your dock designed and built with landscaping that provides beautiful scenery along the way.

If you want your walkway to go through your grounds, you may want to go with a more natural landscape design that includes the occasional bench.

The geometry of your walkway can be straight or curved. This will be determined by the locations of the areas the walk will placed between. Curves have a more natural and wandering feeling, where straight paths have that directness. The width of the walk can create interest, as well as the choice of landscaping of course.

Whether you choose concrete with brick accents, or stepping stones, the selection of surrounding plants and flowers are a critical consideration as well as your walkway should blend with any structures nearby.

Outdoor Steps

Outdoor steps can be designed and built in an array of different looks and styles.

Brick risers are commonly used with treads to match. There are also brick risers or bluestone treads. Treads can be one piece or cut into pieces depending on the size.

Garden stones or steppers are large irregular pieces of bluestone and combine very well with brick, giving you a very visually pleasing outcome.

Bluestone walkways or patios also go very well with the bluestone steppers.

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ACC Media Release

17 January 2014

Keep visiting rellies from going belly up these holidays

At this time of year, many of us have relatives and friends staying over so its a good time to take a few simple steps to reduce the risk of home injuries.

Injuries could happen simply because there are more people in the house, or because visitors are unfamiliar with your home, says ACC Programme Manager Vicky Upton.

So its a good idea to point out potential hazards that you may be familiar with, but which could trip up visitors, such as single steps between rooms, or uneven garden steps.

Having visitors staying can also mean theres more clutter lying around the home.Things such as luggage, bedding, shoes and other belongings can all provide a perfect recipe for slips, trips and falls.

To ensure your guests dont go belly up while staying with you, try to keep things as tidy as possible.Its especially important to clear toys and clutter from walkways.

The home is the most common scene of injuries inNew Zealand, and last year led to around 670,000 ACC claims.Thats more than a third of the roughly 1.7 million claims lodged overall.

Around 290,000 of the claims for home injuries resulted from falls.

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At this time of year, many of us have relatives and friends staying over - so its a good time to take a few simple steps to reduce the risk of home injuries.

"Injuries could happen simply because there are more people in the house, or because visitors are unfamiliar with your home," says ACC Programme Manager Vicky Upton.

"So its a good idea to point out potential hazards that you may be familiar with, but which could trip up visitors, such as single steps between rooms, or uneven garden steps."

"Having visitors staying can also mean theres more clutter lying around the home. Things such as luggage, bedding, shoes and other belongings can all provide a perfect recipe for slips, trips and falls.

"To ensure your guests dont go belly up while staying with you, try to keep things as tidy as possible. Its especially important to clear toys and clutter from walkways."

The home is the most common scene of injuries in New Zealand, and last year led to around 670,000 ACC claims. Thats more than a third of the roughly 1.7 million claims lodged overall.

Around 290,000 of the claims for home injuries resulted from falls.

The total cost of home falls was around $260 million.

Its not just the very old and very young who are at risk of falling. Around 45 per cent of falls happen to working age people (aged 20-64 years).

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Posted on: 11:55 am, January 14, 2014, by KFOR-TV and A. Edwards, updated on: 03:15pm, January 14, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma City Fire Department is arming residents with the tools and information needed to help protect their homes when the state is under high fire danger.

Fire crews said there are a few steps you can take to help prevent losing your home in wildfires.

1. Prepare home and keep it in good condition - Keep the exterior of your home in good condition. Make sure all wood surfaces are painted or treated. - Enclose all porch, floor, roof or attic openings to keep embers and sparks from getting in. - Keep roofs and guttering free from leaves and other debris. - Give added protection with fuel breaks like driveways and gravel walkways. - Store all flammable materials and liquids in metal containers at least 30 feet from structures and wooden fences. - Ensure emergency vehicles have easy access to your home with cleared and properly constructed driveways.

2. Prepare landscaping - Clear all brush away from your home and, if possible, use fire-resistant landscaping. - Remove cedars, sage, evergreens growing within 20 feet of your home. - Mow the lawn regularly and dispose of clippings. - Keep firewood at least 30 feet from all structures. - If possible, mowing or disking a 15-foot path around the perimeter of your property can help prevent fire from spreading onto your land.

3. In case of a grass fire - Have tools and water accessible. (Shovel, rake, long water hose). - Dress to protect yourself in cotton/woolen clothing, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, gloves and handkerchief to protect your face. - Wet down roof with hose or sprinkler - Turn off natural gas or propane at tank or meter. - Put all vehicles in garages and close garage door. - Have emergency kit ready.

4. If you have to evacuate - Take your family and pets to a safe location. - Stay informed on the developing conditions with KFOR.com, the KFOR-TV free mobile appsand our radio broadcasts and on-air broadcasts. - Obey all orders from law enforcement and fire officers. - Never drive to the scene of a grass fire.

Basic wildfire safety rules:

- Never throw cigarettes or smoking materials from your car. - Obey all burn bans. When you are allowed to burn, pay close attention to wind and weather conditions. If your fire gets out of control, you are legally responsible for all damaged caused. - Immediately report illegal and unsafe burning. - Store matches and lighters in a safe place away from children.

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In June 2013, Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated (LCCI) became the newest member of the Easi-Set Buildings producer network. LCCI produces the buildings in their Leesburg, Florida NPCA certified plant.

By Sept. 14th, 2013 they had built and installed two buildings and won their first award at the Annual Easi-Set Building Producers Seminar for the precast concrete restroom building pictured above. The Sierra Dry, an ADA compliant, vault restroom building was delivered fully-assembled to 4 park locations in Lake County, Florida by year end 2013. To date Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated has won contracts for 19 buildings.

Easi-Set Buildings

Fabricated as separate wall, roof and floor panels, Easi-Set Buildings, Easi-Span ultra-large buildings and Easi-Set restrooms, feature a patented post-tensioning system in the roof and floor, a turn-down roof that caps the walls, and a step-down floor panel to eliminate the possibility of water migration into the building along the bottom of the wall panels. Easi-Set Buildings are virtually maintenance free, are available in a variety of sizes and finishes, and are fully customizable. They are typically assembled at the plant, delivered to the customer's site and installed on a gravel pad or concrete slab in a matter of hours.

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated

Family owned and operated since 1983, Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated a leading manufacturer of precast concrete ADA compliant modular precast concrete wheelchair ramps, steps, decks, walkways, and landings. Their metal fabrication department produces steel stair stringers, metal treads, step rails and ramp rails, guard rails, and handrails. Within the last several years they began producing architectural precast cladding panels and precast concrete stairs. LCCI also offers a wide array of custom precast product options. "We take pride in exceeding our customer's expectations," stated Kirk Rouse, Vice President of LCCI. This American, family-owned company demonstrates a philosophy of quality and innovation.

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated is focused on meeting the needs of commercial, public and government building construction projects. Their experienced staff provides turnkey service, and it only takes one call to find the solution to your building needs. For more information visit their website, http://www.leesburgconcrete.com, call (800) 882-4177, or e-mail KRouse@leesburgconcrete.com.

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 10, 2014

Fine Design Living (http://www.FineDesignLiving.com), one of the Greater Toronto Areas leading boutique design and build firms and specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for residential and commercial clients, is announcing its top cost-effective way to prevent expensive patio, walkway, and driveway repairs as a result of seasonal buckling.

No matter what time of year it is, stone projects such as interlocking stone driveways and natural stone walkways and patios can shift and buckle due to changes in temperature. This is due to seasonal freeze and thaw cycles that occur every year. says Braden White, owner of Fine Design Living. Unfortunately, having to make repairs, sometimes annually, can be extremely expensive and time-consuming.

With the extreme seasonal temperatures experienced in the GTA, White explains, its imperative that property owners hire contractors that are familiar with and use the latest construction trends. When it comes to enhancing the appearance of a propertys landscape with interlocking or natural stone, using the proper base material is one of the most important steps. Using the most advanced base material increases the strength, durability, and longevity of a project; cutting corners by using improper, inadequate or outdated base material can result in costly repairs.

Over the years, there have been many different types of materials used for the base of interlocking and natural stone projects such as driveways, walkways, and patios, he adds. Only the most experienced and knowledgeable companies use the kind of products that ensure a projects longevity.

Fine Design Living uses Ultrabase, a roller-compacted concrete (RCC) that turns into a concrete base once compacted; this prevents the unwanted shifting of stone that can occur after just one season. Although there is a premium to use this kind of material, it typically pays for itself, as customers dont have to worry about the expense of unwanted repairs.

Hiring a contractor that uses an RCC base for stone projects helps reduce the worry of shifting or any deformation of a newly installed stone project. Unlike the base products used by less experienced contractors, using an RCC base can increase the sustainability of an outdoor project up to 10 or more years, White concludes. Those interested in a new backyard patio or other outdoor project should contact an experienced design and build firm like Fine Design Living to help them better understand the benefits of using an RCC base for their next stone project.

Fine Design Living is a boutique design and build firm, specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for both residential and commercial clients. From unique landscape designs and landscape construction to custom interior renovations, Fine Design Living is committed to providing the highest-quality workmanship, backed by a personalized approach to service excellence. Based out of Markham, Fine Design Living serves customers in Toronto and the GTA, including Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, Newmarket, Unionville, Aurora, and Stouffville. More information about Fine Design Living is available by visiting the firm's web site at http://www.FineDesignLiving.com or by calling 416-817-6128.

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