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  • A FEW TIPS FROM THE SHOOTING RANGE

    ● Never point a weapon at anyone.● Always wear eye protection.● Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

  • UNCOMMON DWI ‘VEHICLES’

    Here are five not-so-common "vehicles" police have busted people on for driving while intoxicated. Recliner Horse Bicycle Lawnmower Scooter

  • GOLDEN RULES: A dozen vital tips for safe gun handling

    Always treat the gun as if it's loaded. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it. Never point the gun at anything you don't intend to

  • AVOIDING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE

    When using electrical appliances and tools, follow the manufacturer's safety precautions, and routinely check the wiring. Overheating, unusual smells, shorts, sparks and sputters are all warning signs appliances/tools need to be shut off, then replaced or repaired. Unplug appliances/tools when

  • KITCHEN CHAOS - Navigating through the most dangerous room in the house

    Skin-melting fire, electrical shocks, boiling oil, scalding water, flesh-eating chemicals, poisonous concoctions, razor-sharp knives ... welcome to the "torture chamber" better known as the kitchen.While the kitchen lures family members with its irresistible aromas, it also is the most dangerous

  • EXERCISING? - Get off to a smart start

    Check with the experts. Talk to your doctor and to the professionals at the health and wellness center to get off to a safe, smart start.Start slowly. You have to gradually build up to the desired intensity level, or risk injury.Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is a real health and safety risk.

  • CHECK IT OUT!

    TOP THREE ITEMS TO INSPECT TO AVOID MISHAPBRAKES: Well-maintained brakes can save your life. The foot brake must be capable of stopping the vehicle within a distance of 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph. The parking brake should be adequate to stop and hold the vehicle.TIRES: Bald, excessively worn or

  • BY THE NUMBERS - T-37 FLIGHT MISHAP HISTORY

    13,518,203 - Total hours flown since 1956136 - Lifetime number of destroyed aircraft (1.01 per 100,000 flying hours)27 - Number of pilot fatalities in the T-37's lifespan (.2 per 100,000 flying hours)7 - Number of destroyed aircraft in the past 15 years1 - Number of pilots lost in the Tweet in the

  • JUST THE FACTS

    Men are more likely to sustain an eye injury than women. Nearly half (44.7 percent) of all eye injuries occur in the home. Over 40 percent of the injuries reported were caused by projects and activities such as home repairs, yard work, cleaning and cooking. More than 40 percent of eye

  • LESSONS LEARNED?

    Before heading to the golf course, check weather reports, and curb your outdoor activities accordingly. At the golf course heed all weather warnings. If you see lightning off in the distance, head to the clubhouse or other indoor shelter immediately. Don't wait! If you cannot get to an

  • WHAT I LEARNED IN THE FACE OF DEATH

    First and foremost, wearing a helmet while bicycling is an invaluable tool that can save your life in the event of an accident. If you cycle at night, at a minimum, have one bright light each for the front and rear of your bike so other drivers can see you. I always carry two lights mounted

  • WHAT’S UP WITH WATER SKIING?

    · As a team, the boat operator, skier and observer need to learn safe skiing skills. Before your team hits the water, know your equipment, teamwork, boating laws and the fundamentals of the sport.· Wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device designed for water-skiing at all times. It will

  • THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER

    1. From behind, wrap your arms around the victim's waist.2. Make a fist and place the thumb side of your fist against the victim's upper abdomen, below the ribcage and above the navel.3. Grasp your fist with your other hand and press into the upper abdomen with a quick upward thrust. Do not squeeze

  • PROVEN TIPS TO PREVENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION

    1. Plan: You need to have a basic game plan to recover the aircraft. This should have been hammered into your brain in pilot training. Effective and thorough flight planning, plus an organized cockpit, will reduce the chances of task saturation, situational awareness issues, channelized attention

  • 10 TIPS FOR AN ADVENTURE RACE

    The rigors of a 35-mile adventure race like the one at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 18 can take a terrible toll. Heat injuries, dehydration, and strains and sprains are just some of the problems participants can face along the way.Lt. Col. Kevin VanValkenburg, Laughlin's medical staff