Safety in the Home
what is the most common injury
falls
keeping stoves clean prevents fires by
preventing pieces of food or grease from catching fire
accident
any event that was not intended to happen
what is the third most common injury from
fires
keep flammable objects
at least three feet away from portable heaters
10-19 years
kill at least one person in this age every hour everyday
how can you prevent falls
wipe up spills right away and use nonskid rugs
installing smoke alarms in
hallways, every level of home,
accident chain
series of events that include a situation, unsafe habit, and unsafe action
how can you prevent gun accidents
not have guns in the home, or have a trigger lock
smokers
never smoke in bed or on over stuffed furniture