Posted by mbrickley | Posted in General
According to research from the University of Wisconsin Extension program, more than one million kids aged five and under die of poisoning each year.
There are many factors in every household that contribute to home safety - and when you have young children or elderly adults in the house, being extra cautious is even more important.
Below are some steps that can be taken to avoid personal injury and make sure your home is as safe as possible:
- Keep toxic cleaning supplies in locked cupboards or closets - or up high so children cannot reach them
- When very young kids are in your house, use electric socket blockers to prevent electrocution
- Don’t leave plastic bags in places available to children to avoid suffocation
- Put potentially hazardous plants on shelves or windowsills instead of on the ground
- Install a smoke alarm in each room for fire safety
- Store matches and lighters in a secure, fire-retardant location
For more suggestions about home safety, view this Home Safety brochure.
