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According to the National Injury &
Violence Prevention Resource Center:
Every year, more than 4.5 million children ages 14 and under
are treated in emergency rooms for injuries that occur in
the home. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for
children 1 - 14 years old. Fire and burn related injuries
are the third leading cause of injury related death in
children ages 1 - 14. Children are at highest risk for
unintentional poisonings.
Fire Safety
- Keep
matches and lighters locked up
- Have a
home escape plan with two exits in case of emergencies;
practice the plan once a month
- Have a
Class ABC fire extinguisher installed in plain view and
know how to use it
- Have
working smoke alarms on each level of your home and in
each bedroom
Water Safety
- NEVER
leave children unattended in the bathtub, pool, or
around ANY water for ANY reason
- Be sure someone
in your home knows CPR
Poisonous Materials
- Keep
medicines in their original containers and out of sight
and reach of young children
- Keep
hazardous products such as household cleaners, bug
sprays, fertilizers locked up and out of children’s
reach
- Flammable
products such as gasoline, paint and varnish must be
kept in their original containers, away from heat
sources, in an approved storage cabinet and out of reach
of young children
General Safety
- Set water
heater at or below 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Guns and
bullets must be locked up and kept separate from each
other.
- Keep
weeds and brush cleared at least 20 feet away from the
house.
- Store gas
barbecues away from the house; never use a barbecue
grill on a covered patio.
- If you
live in an apartment, never use a barbecue grill in, on,
or under covered balconies or walkways.
- NEVER use
any type of barbecue grill inside the home - it can
cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Have a
working light outside each entrance of your home.
- Never use
extension cords for permanent wiring.
- If an extension
cord is going to be used, do not extend through walls,
ceilings, floors, under doors, floor coverings (rugs) or
furniture.
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