- Make sure that halls and stairways are always well lit and free from a mess to avoid accidents like slips and trips.
- Use a stable step-stool when changing light bulbs to prevent the risk of falling.
- Have a regular test on your smoke alarms and make sure that all the family members know the drill in case of fire.
- Keep hot drinks and hot plates away from children to prevent burns and scalds.
- Have the equipment’s that uses gas, oil, or solid fuel be checked every year to reduce the risk of fire.
- Do not use appliances with cracked plugs or worn cables to prevent electrocution
- Keep clothing, curtains, and furniture away from all heat sources
- Place furniture away from windows and install some restrictor catches on upstairs windows
- Clean spills on the floor all the time to avoid slips, trips, and falls
- Store medicine out of children’s sight and reach
- Do not leave your children unattended. When bathing, carefully test the temperature of the water to avoid scalding
- Never touch electrical wires with wet hands
Garden Safety Checklist
- Use a residual current device all the time (RCD) when operating electrically powered garden tools.
- Secure the chemicals out of children’s sight and reach
- Supervise children near the water to avoid drowning
- Always use a protective gear when doing some DIY tasks to avoid accidents
- Always examine the ladders condition before using it to avoid injury from falls
- After working in the garden, keep the garden tools out of children’s sight and reach. Keep the children away when using the lawnmowers.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instruction regarding the safety storing of the poisonous chemicals
- Make sure that all paths and steps in the garden are level, stable and free from moss. Also, provide safety rails and barriers.
- Keep bonfires and barbecues away from sheds, trees, and fences to avoid uncontrollable fires.
- Supervise kids all the time
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