Sunday, 20 November 2011

Review On Safety At Home

By Gnifrus Urquart


Owning a household is a extremely crucial aspect in our lives, this is because household is where we get shelter and live after day activities. Our household should be a safe place which is free from any accidents. Safety at home reduces the dangers which can occur if not taken care of.

Falling accident are common in homes this can happen to both elder people and children. Falling can cause broken ribs which can lead to disability. Falling can be caused by wet floors, stairs with no handrails or even poor lighting. This can be prevented by making sure that all places are well lit and that pass ways are free from any clutter.

Another accident in the house is that which is caused by fire. As much as fire is used in the household care should be taken to avoid incurring losses from the accident caused. Care should be taken to all electrical appliances used in the household. Also repairs should be done promptly on the machines which are faulty.

After use they should be switched off and disconnected from the power supply. A smoke alarm is advisable to install, it serves as a pleasurable a device to alert in-case of fire.household owners spend a substantial amount of money to build and even furnish the homes.

authorized visitors should not be allowed in the compound. Doors and windows should be fitted with good quality material which in not easy to break and get access to the house. Door should have a peep hole to see who is outside before opening.

Poisons like pesticides or cleaning chemicals can cause deaths in our homes, all chemicals should be kept and locked in shelves away from reach of children. All containers in the house should be well labeled to avoid confusion, ensure that all bottles have caps and that they are tightly closed to prevent leakage.

Lastly bathroom in the household is a place where accident occurs if they are neglected. Accident in the bathroom occurs due to slippery floors, it should be kept clean and free from any slippery liquids like soaps and detergents. Another cause is the electrical devices used in the bath room, they should be kept away from water because water and electricity do not go together and can result in serious electric shocks. For safety at home we need to observe all this tips to make sure that no accident occur, this will not only reduce accidents but losses too.




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