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Keeping Your Home Safe. Did you know . . . Your chances of getting hurt at home are higher than at work or school?. Leading causes of death at home. Falls Poisoning Fires and Burns Choking Drowning. Who is most likely to be hurt?. The very old. The very young. Slips, Trips and Falls.
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Did you know . . . Your chances of getting hurt at home are higher than at work or school?
Leading causes of death at home • Falls • Poisoning • Fires and Burns • Choking • Drowning
Who is most likely to be hurt? The very old The very young
Slips, Trips and Falls • Keep floors free of things that can be tripped over or slipped on • Keep stairs in good shape • Eliminate throw rugs
Slips, Trips and Falls • Make certain you can see where you are going when carrying big loads • Keep your home well lighted
Poison Proof Your Home • Potential dangers exist in all rooms • Look through your home for poisonous products • Store dangerous products out of children’s reach
Medicine Mouthwash Makeup First Aid Supplies Deodorant Cleaners Perfumes Cigarettes Furniture Polish Liquor Plants Bleach Anti-freeze Gasoline Kerosene Pesticides What Products are Dangerous? Here are just a few items. . .
Keep this number near the phone: Your Poison Center 1-800-222-1222
Hazard Hound “Paws Off” can help keep children safe
Fires and Burns • Have a working smoke detector • Store matches and lighters away from children • Discuss fire safety with your children • Have an exit plan in case of fire • Use space heaters safely
Choking and Suffocation • Keep an eye on young children while eating and playing • Pick toys that are right for your child’s age
Choking and Suffocation • Don’t let children play with balloons • Don’t let children play near cars or old appliances • Keep plastic bags and covers away from children
Drowning If you have a pool: • Fence the pool area • Don’t leave toys in the pool • Have children walk, not run, in pool area • Watch children at all times
Drowning Children can drown in only a couple of inches of water! • Watch children around all water sources • Put life jackets on children while on docks, beaches, rivers, and lakes • Never leave children alone in bathtub
Adults and older children should learn CPR Children should wear safety gear – helmets, kneepads, etc. Children should use seat belts, ride in the back seat and use car seats for smaller children Store guns safely Other Safety Concerns
Visit the Healthy Homes Partnership site:www.healthyhomespartnership.net For more information on healthy home environments Special thanks to North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension for the original creation of these slides: Dr. M. Cassandra Wiggins Dr. Sarah D. Kirby Dr. Wilma S. Hammett