The home is one of the most common scenarios where accidents occur. According to statistics, children under 5 and adults over 65 are the most affected.
For this reason it is essential that we learn to detect and correct the possible causes of accidents in the different areas of our home, in order to make it a safe place and free of obstacles.
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Remove obstacles
Falls can have worse consequences if they are elderly. This is why it is important that we visit our home and eliminate obstacles that can cause falls, such as:
• Wet floors, greased, with soap or wax.
• Floor mats that are not glued to the floor where it is easy to slip.
• Obstacles in which one can become entangled such as toys, benches, shoes or socks, garbage, among others.
• Furniture or beds near the windows. Many children do not know the danger and are at great risk of falling if they are mounted on the furniture to lean out the windows or balconies.
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To avoid common poisoning accidents, it is advisable to keep the following in mind:
• Store cleaning products, gardening and medicines in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
• Avoid using food or beverage containers to store toxic contents. If they are used, try to remove the original label and remember to place another label that identifies it correctly.
• Do not store medications on bedside tables. Keep them locked.
• Insecticides and gardening products should not be sprayed on food, people or pets.
• Do not stay in rooms treated with insecticides until a reasonable time has elapsed.
• Gas stoves and heaters must not be used in unventilated areas.
• Do not keep the vehicle moving inside small, poorly ventilated garages.
• Avoid air currents on the gas flame that can extinguish it.
• If you smell gas, do not operate electrical switches or light matches or lighters: the spark would cause a large explosion.
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Do not burn yourself
It is very easy to overlook small details of daily life that could cause a burn accident, especially if you live with children. Therefore, it is important to remember the following tips:
• Do not place hot objects such as electric stoves, ovens, bread toasters, etc., in places accessible to children.
• If you use containers with handles or handles, make sure they are made of a heat resistant material and most importantly, if you have children at home, do not leave the handles or handles within reach of the children while they are cooking food.
• Always use pots when cooking at high temperature.
• When sewing or cold foods that cause splashing, use lids or racks.
• Keep children away from the kitchen and ironing area.
• Prevent children from playing with matches and lighters.
