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Personal Safety and Security
Personal Safety and Security is the category to ask questions for which answers will keep you safe and secure, especially in and around your home and property. Samples of topics you might want to ask about are security systems, smoke alarms, the best tile to use to prevent falls, the safest equipment to use around the house, how to prevent intruders, and anything that has to do with your personal safety and security.
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What is the purpose of pasting stickers on glass?
Safety Measures for Glass Doors
Other than mere decoration, stickers on a large glass (a door or a large window) will indicate that the glass is there and help prevent anyone from walking or bumping into it. Under some lighting conditions, it is nearly impossible to see transparent window glass. This is one reason why sliding glass doors are now made of safety glass, highly tempered glass, or plexiglass.
How do you prevent brute force attack?
This question is too vague. What is meant by brute force attack? Physical or computers - need more info..
How do you prepare in advance for a thunderstorm?
Gather some candles and something to light them with and put them someplace you can find them in the dark. Keep a flashlight handy. Turn off any electrical things that might get damaged with a power surge, such as your TV and computer. Use only cordless phones. Stay away from windows. Don't use running water. Make your food before the power goes out. Stay indoors. If you have pets, keep them inside.
Why do we change smoke detector batteries at Daylight Saving Time?
because it happens twice a year so you will always have fresh batteries put in every six months.
Removing mouse smell from house?
spray tons of lysol. even lysol the floor. open all windows to let the air flow. use some arn and hammer?
What might happen if the line and load connetions of a feedthrough gfci receptacle were reversed?
Most probably the receptacles downstream from the GFCI would not be protected by the GFCI receptacle.
In the US, trash that is not recycled is usually incinerated and made to produce electricity or landfilled. Over time, landfills will produce methane gas that can also be captured and used to fire generators for electricity.
What are some games to play outside in the dark?
Age can make a big difference in choosing the best type of games to play outside in the dark. Safety needs to be a priority, especially with younger children. But games outside in the dark can also help young children deal with the normal childhood fears of the dark if proper precautions are taken to make it safe and "monster free".
Location would also be another variant in the type of play that could be recommended, again, especially given the age of the players. A rule of thumb would be: the younger the participants the more light, more adult supervisors, and bigger area of flat surface free of trees or obstacles will be needed. Adult players need to have safety considered, as well, if on a very dark moonless night.
Here are some ideas:
- For very young children, games that can be played while sitting down, maybe in a circle, would be good. For example, sing songs or tell stories (not scary ones).
- Hand out glow in the dark items like stickers to put on things and themselves, T-shirts with glow in the dark patterns on them, light tubes, etc.
- Give younger children each a flashlight, just playing with them can be real fun for the little ones (like shining them in their mouths, up their faces from their chins, looking at their closed fingers with the light held below them). This also can alleviate fears since they can have their own personal control of a light source.
- Slightly older kids might have fun with hand shadow puppets. Shine a bright light on a sheet or the side of the house and let each one take turns making hand shadows and let the others guess what it is. They can use just their hands and arms or get their whole bodies in the act.
- You can place glow sticks around and have a hunt for them like an Easter egg hunt.
- Children old enough to be safe moving around in the dark in an open area free of obstacles might enjoy playing dark or night tag in the moonlight.
- Older players could play glow in the dark football or basketball (these can be found in most discount stores and some drug stores). The younger kids could play with these while seated, too.
- Finding constellations in the sky can be fun for older teens and adults.
- Scary story telling is usually fun for teens and adults. Or just do "round robin" story telling where each person adds a sentence to the prior sentence to make up a group story.
- Play Manhunt. This game is best played in the dark. People have to try to find "it" and then try to run away from "it" if they find "it".
- Flashlight Tag is a perfect night game, people hold flashlights and try to tag someone with the light beam.
- Capture the flag: use something big and make sure there are some lights on.
Is the Appalachian trail safe. is it safe to pitch a tent at night should i carry a weapon?
I would travel with others and think about a weapon. Typically, nothing will happen to you, but there are bears and bad guys in the world. Mainly, you should learn to be safe anywhre and weapons don't have to be the answer, but sometimes they may be. Suggested reading: "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson, who walked the entire Appalachian Trail. In it, he can tell you some stories about safety.
What is the basic consideration for movement during evasion?
Stop, Look, Listen, and Smell often when traveling.
What type of software is available for skip tracing companies for businesses?
Skip Tracing (or Skiptrace) is the discipline of locating a person through various information networks and feeds. Currently Skip Tracing is utilized by law enforcement persons, government personel, and various companies. Some proven Skiptrace companies are:
- Lexus Nexus and their Accurent program.
- Merlin Information Services
What light source gives the most lumens of light per watt?
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are considered the most efficient light source in terms of lumens per watt. They can produce significantly more lumens per watt compared to traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, making them an energy-efficient lighting option for various applications.
What does code black mean in schools?
Code Red is defined as an alert status indicating imminent danger exists to all staff and students.
The Whip Scorpion or Vinergeron is not dangerous to humans. It is *not* a scorpion but does look like one. This is for self protection. The tail has no sting. The animal will emit a noxious, vinegar smelling fluid if disturbed. There is also a critter know as a Wind Scorpion which, again, is not a scorpion but a spider. It has the appearance of a scorpion ( same color, same general body shape) but again no sting and no claws. These will bite and have rather large fangs (4 of them) which can cause nasty infections but neither the Vinergeron or the Wind Scorpion are dangerously venomous.
What is the protective guard that covers the sharp edge on sheet metal?
This is called J Trim and you can purchase this from most building supply stores.
Does San Antonio TX have tornado sirens?
No they don't but if we have more tornadoes the will start putting them in
have you considered dirt? or just having an engineer inspect it for safty, that would be easier and cheaper.
Is Mace legal in the state of Nebraska?
Just don't use it in illegal ways, like assault. Only self-defense....
Mace is illegal in all 50 states........
Pepper spray is legal in Nebraska...
Mace is a tear gas in the form of an aerosol spray which propels a lachrymatory agent mixed with a volatile solvent. It is sometimes used as a self-defense device by law enforcement. This form of chemical Mace was banned in the 1980's and is illegal in the US...
Pepper Spray is the extract of red pepper commonly called OC placed in areosol spray along with a UV dye..
Will a candle set off a carbon monoxide detector?
No, because candles do not give off Carbon Monoxide.
Does the united kingdom have a emergency alert system like the usa?
There used to be a national alert system called HANDEL, but it was decommissioned in 1992. it is not known what replaced it.
Can you drink out of a cup if there was a toxic chemical in it but you washed it out?
For the price of a cup...Throw it out, buy a new one.
Is pine a good wood to burn in your fireplace?
Pine burns faster than hard wood, and leaves almost no coals so it's less heat efficient. Pine creates more sparks than hard wood so a good fireplace screen is essential and be aware that more sparks may ignite kreasote build-up in your chimney. On the plus side, cured pine usually has a brighter flame than hard wood and is prettier in your fire. Also pine is more likely to create the crackling fire sound that people enjoy. Probably your best bet is to use two pieces of hard wood and one piece of pine, and be aware that you will probably want to add one or two additional pine pieces before the hard wood burns away.
