How safe is your home? By safe we mean more than just burglar proofing, we are talking about common accidents that occur within the house such as tripping down a loose board or a fire accident.
Make it a habit to evaluate your household safety every month and you can start by adding the below to your safety checklist
Children’s Safety
Install window grills on every window, start with the rooms on the upper level of your home
Do you have a pool? Put a fence around it, kids tend to wander away all the time
Install safety gates at the top and bottom of your stairs
Store medicine and sharp objects out of their reach
Put a latch on the cabinets that contain hazardous substances
Install padding on furniture with sharp edges
Avoid Electrical Hazards
Put plastic safety covers on all your electrical outlets to protect the kids
Repair any loose or frayed wires on your appliances
Ensure electrical cords do not run under rugs or across doorways
Do not overload your outlet
Consider replacing cords with outlets
Home Heating
Inspect you waters heaters annually to ensure the temperatures are not above normal
Install a fireplace door to keep the kids out
Smoke Detectors & Fire Safety
Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Keep fire extinguishers in the kitchen and on every floor of the house, teach your family how to use them
Install a sprinkler system if you can
Store flammable liquids away from any flame source.
Others
Keep a list of emergency number in your home and
Teach your children about house-safety rules.
Put safety labels on some of the hazardous substances and explain to your children what they mean
Create a safe environment for your kids by taking the necessary precautions.