Your home can be a dangerous place. But, if you understand what you can do to make your home safer, you can prevent accidents. And always keep a first-aid kit in your home—just in case there is an accident.
The kitchen, bathroom and bedroom are the most unsafe places. Common accidents in these rooms include falls, fires, poisoning, cuts, hot water burns and electric shocks.
THE KITCHEN
Make sure the floor is not wet or slippery.
Always use a ladder (梯子) to reach high cupboards; never stand on a chair.
Always cut away from your body when you use a knife.
Follow directions for all electrical appliances carefully.
Unplug (拔掉插头) all appliances, especially irons, after use.
Keep matches out of the reach.
Store all cleaning materials and poisonous materials in a locked cupboard.
THE BEDROOM
Never smoke in bed
Unplug electric blanket (毯子) when not in use.
Have a telephone near the bed, especially if ill.
THE BATHROOM
Don't plug in an electrical appliance or use it while standing in water.
Don't use a hair dryer near a bath containing water.
Never leave a little child alone in the bath.
PREVENTING FIRES
Fires can cause terrible damage to your home and terrible injuries to people. But people are more important than things; so, if there is a fire, get everyone out of the house safely. Then call for help. Never go back into a burning building to save your things.
Have fire extinguishers in the house, which can be quite helpful at the beginning of a fire.
Buy clothes, curtains and toys that do not burn easily.
Put screens in front of fires.
Use heaters very carefully as they can set objects on fire. Place them away from furniture.
When cooking, do not let oil touch flames or other sources of heat.
Check electrical wires a number of times a year to make sure they are in good condition
Put covers over electrical outlets if young children are at home.
