Safety isn’t expensive its priceless.

Hello everyone,

I am telling you how to keep yourself safe. First of all let me tell you the literal meaning of safety. Safety means that:-

• The state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.
• The quality of averting or not causing injury, danger, or loss.

Safety is the condition of a “steady state” of an organization or place doing what it is supposed to do. “What it is supposed to do” is defined in terms of public codes and standards, associated architectural and engineering designs, corporate vision and mission statements, and operational plans and personnel policies. For any organization, place, or function, large or small, safety is a normative concept. It complies with situation-specific definitions of what is expected and acceptable.

The main motive is that we all should remain safe to the happiness of our family by doing some daily simple things to keep ourselves safe and healthy.

 Here is the list of topic we are about to discuss in this blog:-

• Food safety
•   Internet safety
• Electrical safety
•   Road safety
• Drinking water safety

Food safety

A 2003 World Health Organization (WHO) report concluded that about 40% of reported food poisoning outbreaks in the WHO European Region occur in private homes. According to the WHO and CDC, in the USA alone, annually, there are 76 million cases of food borne illness leading to 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths.

Preventive measure's

• Prevent contaminating food with pathogens spreading from people, pets, and pests.
• Separate raw and cooked foods to prevent contaminating the cooked foods.
• Cook foods for the appropriate length of time and at the appropriate temperature to kill pathogens.
• Store food at the proper temperature.
• Use safe water and raw materials.

For more refer to :- food safety at wikipedia.

Internet safety

Day by day, the more Internet-savvy we are becoming, the more viruses and malware attacks are increasing. But, if we learn how to handle the attacks and how to recover from damage made by hackers, we can keep ourselves safe. We all know the world is running faster, no one has time to read long theories and books. So, with this in mind, here I bring some quick security tips that keep your system safe.

o    Don’t give your password to anyone. Passwords are intended to protect your computer and your files. It’s like giving the key to your house away!

o    Don’t answer messages that make you feel uncomfortable because they seem improper, indecent, or threatening?

o    Don't give any personal information, such as your family’s address, phone number, credit card or calling card numbers, your school’s name, or your picture to anyone on a computer network that you don’t personally know.

o    Don't arrange to meet anyone you’ve met on the Internet without telling your parents. Some people on the Internet lie about who they are, how old they are, and why they want to meet you.

o    Don't try to break into computers. It’s not a game. It’s a crime and it’s an invasion of privacy. Computers often contain sensitive information. How would you feel if someone   broke into a computer and changed your grades? Deleted your term paper? Cut off your telephone?

o    Don't steal copyrighted computer programs (“software”) by copying it from the Internet. This is the same as stealing it from a store. People work hard to develop new programs and deserve to be paid for them. If software  designers don’t get paid for their work, they can’t continue creating new software, such as new educational games or tools that help with schoolwork.

o    Don't make copies of any copyrighted material, like books, magazines, or music without the permission of the author, publisher or artist. Copyrighted works are available (usually illegally) on the Internet. You are committing a crime if you copy and distribute them.

o    Don't copy material that you find on the Internet and pretend that it’s your own work. It’s the same as copying a book or magazine article and pretending that you wrote it. It’s easy to get caught. Remember, your teacher and thousands of other students have access to the same material.

For more information refer to :- Internet safety at wikipedia.

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Electrical Safety

S.No.	DO'S	DON'TS
1.	Use standard pins to tap supply from plug points.	Avoid tapping of supply by inserting bare wires.
2.	Use always standard materials with ISI marks even it costs more.	Don't use lamp brackets to tie wires or ropes to dry clothes.
3.	Fused bulbs may be replaced only after the switch is off.	Changing the fused bulbs when the switch is on is dangerous.
4.	Use always properly earthed 3 pin plugs to connect Refrigerators, wet grinders, mixes, washing machines, iron boxes and geysers etc.	Don't touch an electric switch or appliance when your hands are wet or bleeding from a cut. Don't keep the lamp holders without lamp.
5.	Keep all lamp holders with lamps.	Don't purchase sub-standard electrical fittings to save money which may result in serious accidents.
6.		Don't connect mixies, Refrigerators, wet grinders, washing machines, iron boxes and geysers through unearthed plug pins which may cause serious accidents.

For more information refer to :- electrical safety at wikipedia.

Road safety

Road safety is a result of contributing efforts from all the sectors of the society including both civilians and govt. officials. In addition to the human sufferings, the estimated costs of the road injuries are noticeable amount in GNP per annum. So, some tips can be fruitful in this direction.

Few important road safety steps are mentioned below:

1.   Don’t use mobile whilst driving.

2.   Belt up in the back.

3.   Don’t drink and drive

4.   Always adhere to speed limits.

5.   Take special care about children, senior citizens and pedestrians.

6.   Don’t drive if tired.

7.   Pedestrians should walk cautiously.

8.   Always observe and anticipate other road users.

9.   Keep your distances.

10.                    Always wear helmets and seat belts.

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For more information refer to :- road safety at wikipedia.

Drinking water safety

Nothing ruins a good trip like getting sick -- and we're not talking about a few extra bathroom stops. Contaminated drinking water is one of the leading sources of health problems for travelers, and can cause anything from mild gastrointestinal distress to serious bacterial diseases.

The most common cause of water-borne illness is bacteria, such as E. coli, cholera and salmonella, but illness can also be caused by protozoa (including Guardia and cryptosporidium), viruses (like hepatitis A, polio and rotavirus) and chemical pollutants.

In many cases, travelers become ill simply because the pathogens in the water are foreign to their immune systems, while locals have adapted to the water supply and can drink it without problems.

The best way to protect yourself is to avoid local tap water and instead seek out bottled water; when that's not available, boiling tap water generally kills most micro-organisms, and there are a number of good water filters and purification tablets that can easily be stowed in your carry-on. Read on for tips on how to keep yourself safe, healthy and well-hydrated on your next trip.

Know the Risks
Mexico is well known for its unsafe water (Montezuma's revenge, anyone?), but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), travelers also face high risk in Central America, most of Africa and Asia, and the Middle East. You'll find moderate levels of risk in Eastern Europe, Russia, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and some parts of the Caribbean (including the Dominican Republic). Drinking water is generally safest in developed areas of the world like the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe, many parts of the Caribbean, and Japan.

Keep in mind that water quality may vary depending on where you are in a particular country. For example, in Costa Rica you'll probably find safe tap water at a major city hotel, but you may have to boil water before drinking it if you're staying in a small rural village. If you're not sure, consult a reliable guidebook or ask your fellow travelers before you leave.

So-called developed countries aren't necessarily risk-free; cryptosporidium outbreaks have appeared in the U.S. Midwest and Northwest, as well as in highly populated cities in Australia. Guardia has been found in the water supply in St. Petersburg, Russia. Check the CDC's Web site to see region-specific health info.

Some cities may advertise their drinking water as being chlorinated, but this doesn't necessarily mean that the water is contaminant-free. Your best approach when faced with potentially unsafe drinking water is avoidance.

What (Not) to Drink

Bottled water is generally safe, but only in sealed, tamper-proof containers. Ask someone at your hotel to recommend a reliable local brand.

 In addition to bottled water, you'll usually be safe drinking tea, coffee, canned soda and juice, beer, wine, and other alcoholic drinks.

Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures will kill many parasites. Drinking from a hot water bottle is slightly safer than drinking untreated cold water.

 You don't need to drink contaminated water to be exposed; always consider alternate sources of exposure, like the water you use to brush your teeth, or to wash your contact lenses or dentures. Be sure to use bottled, boiled or purified water for these purposes as well. 

Freezing water does not kill bacteria. A margarita on the rocks may sound appealing, but ice cubes present the same problem that tap water does. You can make your own ice if you boil the water first.

Avoid food that may have been rinsed in contaminated water, such as salad and fresh fruit. 

For more information refer to :-drinking water at wikipedia.