Question

Can you remember where you got your first cut? Where were you the first time you fell down? How about the last time you slipped in the bathroom? More than likely, the answer to these questions is: in your home. Taking simple precautions can prevent many accidents, like the ones that you have already experienced, from occurring in your house. The first step in the prevention of accidents is to discover the dangerous situations that exist. The second step is to eliminate the dangerous situations. In this activity, you will check your house for safety hazards and take the appropriate actions to correct them. Use the following questions to guide your safety check and answer each if applicable. Complete the activity in your essay below. Is your kitchen equipped with a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector? Are electrical sockets overloaded with plugs? Are electrical cords frayed or cracked? Are unused electrical sockets sealed with a protective plug? Are hallways and stairways well lit and free of clutter? Are stairways equipped with a sturdy handrail? Is your fireplace covered with a sturdy screen? Is your fireplace cleaned regularly? Are pots and pans left unattended on the stove or with the handles sticking out over the edge? Are knives and other sharp objects stored safely out of the reach of children? Do you or a member of your family habitually talk or laugh while chewing? Are pesticides, household cleaners, and other chemicals stored in a safe place out of the reach of children? Are medications stored in a locked cabinet out of the reach of children? Is your bathtub or shower equipped with handrails and a rubber mat? Are oil or chemical saturated rags and other flammable materials stored away from heat sources? Is any of your carpet torn or stretched? Do you or a member of your family operate the lawn equipment with other people in the yard? Are guns or other weapons stored in locked cabinets? Is your pool surrounded by a fence? After completion of your checklist, write a 150 word summary that includes hazards found in your home and possible solutions to correct them. (You can talk to your parents about what can be done to fix them).

Answer 1

Summary: I have a few hazards in my house, with many of which can be easily fixed like my shower not being equipped with a rubber mat, but there are some other hazards that are a little more tricky to fix including not having a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. All I have to do to fix the rubber mat problem is to buy and install a mat, and in order to get a fire extinguisher, I will have to locate a place to purchase and inspect it. After purchasing and inspecting the fire extinguisher, I will have to find a safe and secure place to put the extinguisher and use it when needed. The medication and chemicals are in reach of children, so I could either reorganize all of the shelves, or we could add child-proof locks to prevent easy access. There could be many other supposedly health risks in my home that are too minor to take notice of, but as a family, we will be more likely to take simple precautions to avoid accidents.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is not about me or anyone I know, it is simply a generic response for your question. I hope this helps, and feel free to change it up!