Protect your home and your family with these home safety tips.
"Fear is the father of courage and the mother of safety."
Henry H. Tweedy
Henry H. Tweedy
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Reducing Risk Inside and Around the Home
In the kitchen
- Keep a distance between flammable objects (papers, curtains, plastics, etc.) and fire sources (oven, stove top, portable heater, etc.)
- Use harmful products (cleaning solutions, lighters) with caution (follow nstructions!) and keep them out of reach of children and pets.
- Never leave sharp objects (knives) or other such tools and utensils misplaced or unattended.
- Ensure electrical cords aren’t draped across other appliances or the counter or stove top.
- Leave space around appliances for proper ventilation.
In the bathroom
- Keep electrical appliances wrapped and away from water.
- Use non-slip strips or floor mats
- Always keep the room clean and as dry as possible.
In the bedroom
- Never smoke.
- As always, ensure that everything else is a safe distance away from a source of fire or heat.
- Opt for mattresses with open flame-resistant protection.
- You’re most vulnerable when you sleep. Even in bed, keep a phone, light, (and, if necessary, a weapon) within reach.
In the garage
- This is probably where you store most of your tools and equipment. Take precautions with flammable liquids, chemicals, and anything producing fumes.
- Keep poisonous substances (paint thinner, antifreeze, rat poison, etc.) locked up and out of reach of children and pets.
- Keep your space clean and organized, especially as many of your tools are sharp, heavy or otherwise dangerous.
In the yard
- Surround your property with a sturdy fence (this is more for keeping in children and pets, but can also serve to remind strangers to keep out).
- If you’ve got a pool, keep it locked down or fenced in when not in use.
- Be careful when working in bad weather. Use sand, salt, and good-traction footwear on ice and snow.
On the stairs
- Keep steps clean and dry.
- Always install stable and sturdy railing on both sides of the stairs.
- Ensure that the distance between the rails is narrow enough to prevent a child or infant from falling through.
- Good rule of thumb: less than four inches!
- Keep stairs well lit.
Guard against fire
- Install smoke detectors, check them regularly, and replace the batteries at least once a year.
- Avoid overloading outlets and extension cords.
- Keep fire extinguishers handy and know how to use them.
- Establish a safety exit, ensure all family members know and understand it, practice with drills, and ensure it’s never blocked.
- Never block or pile things on heaters or near heat-exuding appliances; give these a wide berth, plenty of breathing room, and make sure they don’t get overheated.
- Ensure that all materials are fire-resistant if you’re renovating or just fixing up something around the house.
- Never leave any type of fire or hot appliance unattended.
- Remove dry vegetation around your home, especially during the dry seasons.
- Cover the fireplace with a stable and large metal fire frame.
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