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"Safe at Home." More accidents happen at home than any other place.  One reason, of course, is that people spend so much time at home.  But another is that it is easy to get careless around the house.

Safety Inspect Your Home

While many home accidents are caused by carelessness, many more are caused by overlooking dangerous conditions.  Inspect your home. Look for health and safety hazards. Correct any that you find.

Falls

Falls rank at the top among accidents in the home.

• Remove clutter and toys from stairways.  Place toys not in use in a storage box where they belong.
• Remove weak or broken stair railings.
• Put non-slip backing on throw-rugs and mats.
• Use non-slip strips in bathtub or shower for safe footing.
• Remove tripping hazards from areas were people walk: electric cords, wires, ropes, and hoses.
• Put stronger light bulbs in poorly lighted places. Do not exceed recommended wattage on lamps or lighting fixtures.
• Use a safe stepladder when you want to reach objects on a high shelf.
• Do not climb on counters.

Wounds and Burns

Accidents that cause wounds occur most often in the kitchen and in the home workshop or garage.

• Store knives and other sharp tools where children cannot get a hold of them.
• Get rid of broken glass the safe way: Remove bigger pieces with brush and dustpan, the tiny splinters with a wad of wet cotton or a wet, crumpled-up paper towel.  Wear shoes while cleaning up broken glass.
• When cooking keep pot and pan handles turned in.
• Keep matches and lighters away form children.