Home should be a place where you and your family feel safe and protected. Unfortunately, many cases of accidents can occur at home. All of these dangers also come from things that are not realized and are often considered safe.
Fortunately, many of these accidents at home are preventable. Listed below are some of the hidden dangers in your home and what you can do to prevent them.
1. Poisoning ornamental plants
Many houseplants are unwittingly harmful to humans and can cause severe illness if ingested. Some of them can even cause poisoning just by touching the leaves. This is of course dangerous if there are children in your house.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have ornamental plants in your home. It’s just that, before buying ornamental plants, make sure you find out in advance the dangers they may cause and place the plants in the right place.
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2. Sharp objects
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We all have many sharp objects around the house that we need for various activities, such as knives, scissors, needles, graters, and much more. However, if you place it carelessly or are not careful when using it, it can be a source of danger in the house.
Follow these steps to keep your family safe from sharp objects:
- keep sharp objects out of reach of children;
- place sharp objects in a locked drawer;
- learn how to use knives and other sharp objects safely and efficiently;
- store the knife with a protector to cover the blade edge.
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3. Fall
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Falls are one type of home accident that can be dangerous. For the elderly, falling can cause serious harm to death. While younger people may experience fractures as a result of a fall.
Follow these tips to stay safe from the risk of falling:
- provide safety above and below the stairs so that children cannot arbitrarily access the stairs without parental supervision;
- give a firm hand grip on the stairs;
- clean the bathroom floor regularly so that it is not slippery;
- consider installing a rubber rug in the bathroom to minimize the risk of falling.
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4. Stove
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The stove can be one of the causes of fires in the house, either due to stove damage, gas leaks, or negligence. You can take precautions by staying alert and not leaving it on unattended.
If you are drowsy or take medication that causes drowsiness, do not turn on the stove. When you cook, make sure you are always in the kitchen to supervise your cooking. Also, keep all flammable materials away from the stove.
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5. Cleaning agents and other chemicals
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Many objects in your home can be toxic, such as cleaning agents, paint, and much more. It can be dangerous if accidentally swallowed or inhaled.
The solution, place all hazardous materials in a special place and cannot be reached by children, such as in locked places or high places. If possible, do not store these chemicals in food containers. Also, label all containers so as not to be mistaken.
Home should be a safe place for everyone. For that, make sure you organize your home as well as possible and don’t let any danger lurk in the house.
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