Safety in the Home
Fire Safety
Developing Safe Habits
100

what is the most common injury

falls

100

keeping stoves clean prevents fires by

preventing pieces of food or grease from catching fire

100

accident

any event that was not intended to happen

200

what is the third most common injury from

fires

200

keep flammable objects

at least three feet away from portable heaters

200

10-19 years

kill at least one person in this age every hour everyday

300

how can you prevent falls

wipe up spills right away and use nonskid rugs

300

installing smoke alarms in

hallways, every level of home,

300

accident chain

series of events that include a situation, unsafe habit, and unsafe action

400

how can you prevent gun accidents

not have guns in the home, or have a trigger lock

400

smokers

never smoke in bed or on over stuffed furniture