Home Safety
Keeping your home safe takes planning. Get checklists of what to do for all areas of your home.
The number one cause of unintended deaths in the home is poisoning. This is from drugs, solids and liquid substances, gases and vapors, etc. The 2nd leading cause of unintended deaths in the home or a group residence is from falls.
To help prevent falls, use safety rails and mats and nonskid rugs. Keep pathways clear of ice and clutter.
Install smoke alarms as advised by your city’s or county’s code. Check smoke alarms once a month to see that they still work.
Keep all poisons out of children’s reach. Put child-resistant latches on cabinet doors. Follow use and storage instructions on product labels. Install carbon monoxide detectors, too.
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