May 28, 2009 security lapse at SM City Manila
Because of said security lapse at an entrance to said mall, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said building, to the detriment of people inside said building. While I was inside said building on said date, I paid for food at KFC fast food store and I was issued with City Chix Incorporated official receipt No. 1762 dated 05-28-09. Previous security lapses occurred at entrances to said building. The Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Region received an advisory regarding SM City Manila.
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Old Consumers Safety Checklist:
From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Falls and fires are two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths among
adults 65 and older. About two-thirds of all hospital emergency room visits by older
people involve falls. Older adults have a higher death rate from fires than the
general population. Make your home safer by following these tips.

To help prevent falls:

When using stairs, always grip the handrails.Keep stairs well lighted.
Keep floors cleared and slip resistant. Remove loose carpets, cords, and
other items you could trip over. Be sure all rugs, mats, and other surfaces
are non-skid.
Install grab bars and slip-resistant surfaces in your bathroom.
Use only stable step stools with a top handrail. Don’t climb alone – have
someone nearby to help you.
Stand up slowly from a sitting or lying down position.
Be sure your telephones and emergency numbers are easily accessible – so
you can get help if you fall.

To help prevent fire deaths and injuries:
Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on
every floor of your home.
Install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm outside every sleeping area.
Don’t smoke in bed.
Keep space heaters away from flammable materials.
Hire a professional to check all fuel-burning appliances, including fireplaces, every year.
Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves near ranges or ovens.
Store combustibles away from these and all heat-producing appliances.
Practice an emergency fire escape plan.

Is Your Home Safe?
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml86/86039.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR RELEASE
June 10, 1986
Release # 86-39
Is Your Home Safe?
Washington, D.C. -- Does your home have loose carpets, overloaded electrical outlets, shaky handrails, a clogged chimney, or other potentially dangerous home-related hazards?

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), too many older Americans probably answer "yes" to these questions -- but only after they have been involved in accidents in and around their home. And the situation could get worse because of the accelerated growth in this country's population of citizens aged 65 and older.

In 1986, a record 12 percent of America's population will be 65 or older. According to CPSC, more than 600,000 persons over 65 are treated each year in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products in the home. The annual cost of all medically attended injuries from accidents to persons 65 and older is estimated at approximately $3 billion.

CPSC reports that among the most frequent accidents involving older people are:

-- Falls in the bathroom and on the stairs.
-- Burns and smoke inhalation from fires.
-- Scalds from hot tap water.
-- Electric shock.

Special efforts are needed to reduce the deaths and injuries from home-related accidents among our more vulnerable citizens.

And so, in cooperation with CPSC, AARP's Consumer Affairs Department is beginning a Home Safety Drive to make senior citizens more aware of how and where these accidents can occur. Many of the home accidents and associated costs can be prevented if the tell-tale signs of an unsafe home are recognized and corrected.

A free home safety kit is being offered which can be used for a thorough home safety check. The kit includes instructions, five copies of the safety checklist prepared by CPSC, and information on how to correct identified safety hazards.

If your organization wants to start a Home Safety Drive, indicate how many volunteers can do at least five home safety checks. Volunteers will receive a kit with five safety checklists. More checklists can be ordered in increments of five.

To help publicize the Home Safety Drive in your community, the safety kit also includes model press releases and public service announcements. Your group may also want to launch the Home Safety Drive with a new 15-minute slide/tape program entitled, "Falls and Fires: Safety in the Home," which gives you all the facts on how to prevent falls and fires, the two most dangerous safety hazards in the home to older people today.

The "Falls and Fires" slide/tape kit can be borrowed by contacting AARP's Program Scheduling Office, 1909 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049.

You can order your free Home Safety Kit by writing:

Home Safety Check Kit (D-12-405)
Fulfillmane/Lorton
1909 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20049

The stock number for additional checklists is D-12-415.

Broken bones and injured tissue don't heal as quickly at 70 as they do at 17. Your organization can help prevent disruptive home injuries and related deaths of older people.

For further information about Home Safety, contact Leah Dobkin of AARP at 202-728-4355.



Improved Home Safety Needed To Prevent Electrical Fires
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml89/89033.html

WASHINGTON -- With over 450 electrical house fires happening every day, government safety experts are urging consumers to inspect their homes and apartments for electrical hazards which could trigger another house fire.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission which is sponsoring the May observance of National Electrical Safety Month, there are an estimated 169,000 house fires of electrical origin each year, claiming 1,100 lives and injuring 5,600. Property losses are estimated at $1.1 billion a year.

In non-fire related accidents, CPSC estimates that 340 Americans are electrocuted each year in accidents involving consumer products while an estimated 7,700 consumers require hospital emergency room treatment for electrical shock or electrical burn injuries.

Among the commonplace electrical hazards frequently overlooked in the home are the following:

* Burying electrical cords under rugs and carpets. In such cases, move the lamp or electrical product closer to a receptacle so that the cord is out from under carpets and away from foot traffic.

* Using extension cords on a permanent basis. Extension cords should only be used temporarily. Rearrange lights, etc., so that extension cords aren't needed, or have new electrical outlets installed to eliminate the need for extension cords.

* Frayed, stiff or cracked electrical cords. Such cords pose electrical and fire hazards. Check cords now to make sure they don't pose hazards.

* Warm or hot cover plates over electrical outlets. These conditions often indicate an unsafe wiring condition, in which case an electrician should be called in to inspect the wiring.

* Flickering lights. A number of problems cause lights to flicker, most often related to faulty wiring of the receptacle, the wall switch or the electrical product itself.

* An electrical product that shocks you. Stop using the product at once and have it inspected and repaired by an electrical repair shop. Continued use of the product could result in an electrocution.

CPSC has developed an electrical safety checklist to help homeowners locate and correct common electrical hazards around the home which often cause shocks and fires. The checklist guides consumers on a room-by-room inspection to pinpoint electrical hazards.










































































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Home Safety Tips For Older Consumers
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml92/92079.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs


Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CONTACT:

April 28, 1992


(301) 504-7908

Release # 92-079

Home Safety Tips For Older Consumers

WASHINGTON, DC -- Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly one million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live with and use everyday. The death rate from unintentional injuries in the home is approximately three times greater for older people than for the younger population. Specifically, there are 60 deaths per 100,000 persons 65 and older, while there are 20 deaths per 100,000 persons under 65.

Slips and falls are the main source of injury for older people in the home. CPSC recommends the use of grab-bars and non-slip mats in the bathtub; handrails on both sides of the stairs; and slip-resistant carpets and rugs. Burns occur from hot tap water and from open flame. CPSC recommends that consumers turn down the temperature of their water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent scalds. CPSC also recommends the installation and maintenance of at least one smoke detector on every floor of the home. Older consumers should consider purchasing nightwear that is flame resistant and choose garments made of tightly woven fabrics such as 100% polyester, 100% nylon, or 100% wool.

The Commission is distributing the "Home Safety Checklist for Older Consumers," a room-by-room check of the home, identifying hazards and recommending ways to avoid injury. The checklist is available in English or Spanish. Consumers may request a free copy by sending a postcard to "Checklist for Older Consumers," CPSC, Washington, D.C. 20207.

The CPSC offers these safety tips as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.


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Fire Safety Checklist for Older Consumers (pdf)
http://www.cpsc.gov/nsn/seniors.html
A safety booklet with seven, easy-to-follow steps to prevent fires in the home.

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CPSC Neighborhood Safety Network - Older Adults
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Falls and Fires

Falls and fires are the two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths among adults 65 and older. Older adults have a higher death rate from fires compared to the general population as well. Falls are the leading cause of product-related injuries among adults 65 and older, with about two-thirds of hospital emergency room visits involving falls. Consumers should install handrails and make sure surfaces are slip-resistant. Remove impediments and other tripping hazards, and make sure stairs and other areas are well lighted. Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every floor of the home. Install a carbon monoxide alarm outside of sleeping areas. Carefully use and maintain space heaters, fireplaces and all fuel burning appliances.
Stay Safe While Being Active

While it's important to stay active, it's also important to play it safe. As more older adults engage in physical activities, sports-related injuries are increasing. This is especially true for those who ride bicycles, ski, lift weights and use exercise machines. The increase in injuries is due to more older adults engaging in active sports. Most of these injuries can be prevented. For example, in a CPSC study, very few of the older bikers treated in emergency rooms for head injuries were wearing bike helmets. However, wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by up to 85 percent. That's a small precaution for a big payoff.
Key Role as Caregiver

Two and a half million grandparents are taking care of grandchildren as primary caregivers and more children are with their grandparents during the day than any other type of daycare setting. With this in mind, grandparents should always put the safety of children first – from nursery to playground, grandparents must be diligent in keeping their grandkids safe.