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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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