HOME MAINTENANCE:HOME SAFETY ESSENTIALS

INTRODUCTION:

•What is home safety?

•Why is it important?

CAN YOU NAME THESE?

CAN YOU NAME THESE?

HOME SAFETY EQUIPMENT/ITEMS:

•Smoke detectors

•Carbon monoxide detectors

•Fire extinguishers

•No slip bath mat

HOME SAFETY CATEGORIES:

•Electrical cords and outlets

•Child proofing

•Storing chemicals

EASILY AVOIDED HAZARDS:

• Running electrical cords across the floor or under rugs

• Storing flammables near flame source

• Ignoring chirp indicator that battery is low in detectors

• Leaving chemicals in unlocked cabinets when small children are in the home

QUESTIONS?

REFERENCES:

Bath mat picture http://www.safetots.co.uk/Safety-Essentials/Bathroom-Safety/Bathroom-Safety-Accessories/c1_24_27/p109/-babydan-non-suction-bath-mat/product_info.html

Carbon monoxide detector image http://www.callsouthernelectrictoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/carbon-monoxide.jpg