How to prevent TV and furniture tip-overs at home
A Florida school tragedy underscores a hidden home danger: TV and furniture tip-overs can seriously injure children. A Florida elementary school student died after an interactive display board fell on him during a tip-over incident. Consumer Reports safety experts have provided advice on preventing similar incidents in your home. Thousands of children are injured every year in tip-overs involving TVs and furniture. These incidents occur when children attempt to climb, pull, or move furniture, or televisions that are not properly anchored to the wall. For safety, Consumer Reports recommends securing TV mounts to wall studs for maximum security and choosing an anchor designed for the specific wall and stud material in your house. The Simple Mount Furniture Anti-Tip Kit performed best on wooden studs behind drywall and QuakeHOLD! Furniture Securing Straps for less than $15.
Publicerad : 3 timmar sedan förbi Ben Simmoneau i Health Lifestyle
A tragedy at a Florida elementary school this month: A young student died after an interactive display board, similar to a flat-screen TV, fell on him in his classroom. This event is still being inves... [2073 symbols]
