Article Category: Safety

While camps, pools and playgrounds fill up, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discuss the importance of parents’ staying alert and taking steps to keep children safe. “Warm weather months bring fun times, but they [Read More]

Tornadoes and thunderstorms can cause serious damage, and University of Alabama at Birmingham experts want to offer tips and ways to stay safe when severe weather arises. Sheltering in place Sheltering in place is a safety practice [Read More]

In the event of a home fire, how long do you have to escape before it’s too late? A: 8 minutes B: 4 minutes C: 2 minutes If you guessed C, you’re correct — you [Read More]

As you prepare to have fun and create memories this fall, one University of Alabama at Birmingham expert is sharing a few electrical safety tips to keep in mind as you prepare to tailgate this year. Use [Read More]

For most homeowners, their first concern is creating a safe home for themselves and their families. Unfortunately, there is one hazard that may persist right under their noses: radon. This gas may not seem like [Read More]

With summer in full effect, many are looking for fun in the sun. Swimming is known as the staple activity of the season, and many in Alabama tend to enjoy the numerous natural bodies of [Read More]

Children are at increased risk for eye injuries in the summer, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers. Eye injuries are much more common in May and June before reaching a peak in July, [Read More]