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Create a safer home by taking simple precautions

 

Be prepared

·         Have telephones in easy reach of both your bed and the place you sit most often.

·         Place emergency phone numbers on or near every phone in your home.

·         Buy a first-aid kit. Keep one in both your home and your car.

 

Avoid Fires

·         Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms throughout the house. Test them periodically to make sure they work. Batteries should be changed at least once a year.

·         Place fire extinguishers in the kitchen and other rooms. Make sure you know how to use them.

·         Never smoke in bed.

·         Turn off appliances when they are not in use.

·         Run electrical cords along walls, not under rugs.

·         Don't overload outlets and extension cords.

·         Never store flammable liquids such as cleaning agents and paint supplies near heating units.

·         Keep space heaters a safe distance from combustibles. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines.

·         Have more than one escape route from your home. Practice these routes with your family.

 

A Recipe for Careful Cooking

·         Keep flammable objects such as curtains, aprons and dishtowels away from stoves.

·         Never wear loose clothing near a stovetop while cooking.

·         Never leave cooking unattended. Don't cook if you are drowsy.

·         Heat oil slowly. Heating oil too quickly can easily start a fire.

·         If a pan catches fire, carefully place a lid over the pan and turn off the heat. Leave the lid on until completely cool.

·         Always clean appliances and surfaces after cooking to prevent grease buildup.

·         Make sure handles on cookware are secure and always turned toward the center of the stove when cooking.

·         Use a step stool instead of a chair to climb to a high shelf.

 

Avoid bumps, burns, bruises and falls

·         Make sure staircases are well lit and have convenient switches and night-lights at the top and bottom.

·         Securely fasten all carpeting and make sure all throw rugs or area rugs have non-skid backing.

·         Install rubber mats or safety decals in bathtubs and showers.

·         Close cabinet doors and drawers when they are not in use.

·         Keep staircases and hallways free of clutter.

·         Never go up and down stairs carrying things that could block your vision or put you off balance.

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