Nothing is more important than your child’s safety. There has been a rise in the number of annual kidnappings, with a child going missing every five hours in South Africa. An even scarier statistic is that most children who go missing are found dead and were abducted by someone they knew. National case officer at […]
The German Lifeguard Association, the world’s largest lifeguard organisation, claims there’s a direct link between child drownings and the smartphones parents hold in their hands. According to an article posted in The Guardian in 2018, the association issued a warning to parents regarding the distraction created by smartphones, especially around the pool, where parents should […]
Fire safety, whether in the home or out in public spaces, is imperative. Fire is a dangerous element and can inflict burns that range from being mildly painful to fatal. Burn wounds also leave the body vulnerable to infection, so taking precautions around open flames is important. In our homes, the most notable space where […]
As much as electricity is a luxury that modern technology affords us, it comes with real dangers that could be potentially fatal if proper precautions aren’t taken, especially if you have small children, sockets and electrical appliances can be hazardous and accidents can happen. However, there are ways you can electric-proof your home for added […]
An emergency contact is a person you nominate to be called when you find yourself the victim of a crime, in hospital, or in a precarious situation in which you need a family member or friend to be present. In the event that you are incapacitated, or unconscious, your emergency contact may need to answer […]
In an emergency, an ambulance is the first port of call, especially if on-site medical attention is required. When a loved one needs medical assistance, we usually don’t consider the price of having the best possible assistance come to the scene. However, if you aren’t covered by medical aid or medical insurance, how much does […]
Whether it is in the form of a routine roadblock, or an officer signalling you to pull over randomly on the side of the road, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that the experience goes off smoothly and that you are on your way in no time. Even if you have […]
Each year, thousands of people all around the world die from asphyxia as a result of choking. This number is mostly made up of the elderly and unfortunate choking incidents involving children. Of the 5 051 people who died from choking in 2015, some 2848 were older than 74 years of age, reports Injury Facts […]
