Protecting your Family and Friends

4/4/2023 (Permalink)

Creating a safe environment for your family is everyone's top priority. Here are the top 9 things that can prevent you from doing that.

#1. Falls

How to minimize:  Install supports, keep toys picked up, secure bathroom, clear outdoor areas.

#2. Fires

How to minimize:  Install fire alarms, unplug appliances, have a fire extinguisher on hand.

#3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

How to minimize:  Install a CO Detector, keep up with home maintenance.

#4. Choking

How to minimize:  Keep an eye on kids, inspect all toys, cut up food into small pieces.

#5. Cuts

How to minimize:  Store kitchen supplies appropriately, keep all Put Away Yard Tools

#6. Poisoning

How to minimize:  Store medication properly, keep paint out of reach, secure chemicals appropriately, lock up detergent.

#7. Strangling

How to minimize: Pull all cords away, trim window cords.

#8. Drowning

How to minimize: Attend to kids when bathing, keep buckets put away.

#9. Burns

How to minimize:  Use back burners, add stove knob covers.