As we move into the Fall season, school is in full swing, the temperature and leaves are starting to change, and the days are getting shorter. Moving many of us towards the dreaded situation of leaving for work in the dark and coming home from work in the dark. These changes bring forth a great time to review your home and business safety procedures. Below are some quick Safety tips to help –

Business –

• Review all building and parking lot lighting. You want to be insure that all parts of your building is sufficiently lit up.
• Stock up on any snow removal items like shovels / salt / sand. The first ground frost and icing can be tricky for drivers, as well as people walking through parking lots, and walk ways to their office.
• Fire Alarms (link to tech service) need to be serviced annually. Check the dates on your last service. Call United Security if you need help with this.

Home Owners –

• Turn on your furnace to make sure it is working. Leaving this to the first cold day could be an expensive mistake.
• Install light timers so that if you arrive home in the dark your house will be lit up. This is a great crime deterrent, as the appearance of people being home is half the battle.
• Clear leaves off of walkways and driveways as they can become slippery and induce injuries to family members and pets.

Kids & Halloween –

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Always go out in groups.
• Don’t eat candy when you are trick-or-treating – always wait until you get home for your parents to inspect your candy.
• Take a flashlight when you go out.
• Never go into a stranger’s home.

Happy Halloween!