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Safety tips
From TipThePlanet
Safety at all times is of utmost importance. Many accidents can be avoided by following safety guidelines and tips. The awareness about the outcome of one's action which may lead to any untoward incident helps to reduce such occurrences.
Safety means freedom from danger, risk, or injury, but how do you stay safe with so many things that could go wrong. By being aware, of course! Educating yourself and others about safety issues will not only keep accidents to a minumum, it will help to save lives.
[edit] Safety in the home
- Have telephones in easy reach of both your bed and the place you sit most often.
- Place emergency phone numbers on or near every phone in your home.
- Buy a first-aid kit. Keep one in both your home and your car.
- Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms throughout the house.
- Test them periodically to make sure they work. Batteries should be changed at least once a year.
- Never smoke in bed.
- Keep flammable objects such as curtains, aprons and dishtowels away from stoves.
- Securely fasten all carpeting and make sure all throw rugs or area rugs have non-skid backing. Never go up and down stairs carrying things that could block your vision or put you off balance.
Source: Safe Home