According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 25,000 chainsaw injuries require emergency treatment each year. Unless you have been properly trained, and you plan to follow safety procedures closely, call a professional for work requiring a chainsaw.

Experts advise against tackling projects involving wiring, plumbing, heating, or climbing, even when you have had some training in those areas. However, there are many jobs the average do-it-yourselfer can tackle around the house as long as he or she uses good judgment and proven safety practices.

Communing with nature is no walk in the park. Whether your hike is planned for a few hours or a few days, there are precautions you need to take.

Stinging insects! We can't live without them, so we'd better learn to live with them. Over 2 million Americans can have serious reactions to insect stings and bites. The National Safety Council reports that bee stings kill 50-100 people each year.

Falls are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the home. According to the National Safety Council, each year about 12,000 people die from falls in their homes. Anyone is susceptible to a fall. However, with forethought, most falls can be prevented.

Painting is an activity that most of us perform infrequently. This makes us more susceptible to accidents. The next time you plan to use a brush, keep these things in mind.

Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death in children. Each year, about 1,000 children drown and another 4,000 are hospitalized for near-drowning, usually in a pool owned by their family. Over 60 percent of children who drown in pools are under age four. These tragedies do not have to happen.

Like any other human endeavor, successful and safe camping adventures require planning and cautious forethought.