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Cuts• Use sharp knives• Cut food on a flat surface• Do not put knives in water• Store knives in drawer divider or knife
rack• Broken glass – sweep up large pieces, use
a wet paper towel for small fragments• Cut occurs – apply pressure and seek
medical attention
Burns• Use oven mitts or pot holders that are
dry
• Keep handles facing to the inside of the stove
• Lift lids away from your face, to avoid steam
• Stand to the side of oven when opening
• Burn occur – run under cold water, apply ice and seek medical attention
Falls
• Wipe up spills
• Avoid slippery throw rugs
• Use a step-stool to reach high places
• Close cabinet doors completely
• Store heavy pots and pans on low shelves
Someone falls – leave alone and seek medical attention
Poison
• Keep cleaning supplies away from food and children
• do not transfer cleaning supplies to unmarked containers
• Do not mix cleaning products together – may cause poisonous fumes
• Keep medicine up high away from children• In case of poison – call 911 or your local poison
control center
Fires
• Keep flammable items away from stove• Do not leave food unattended while cooking• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
dangles• If a fire occurs inside microwave, disconnect
and keep door closed• Grease fire – cut off oxygen, use baking soda or
salt. Do not use water• Paper fire – use water
Electric Shock
• Do not plug in or operate electric items near water
• Unplug cords at the plug, do not pull on cord• Polarized plugs (3 prong plug)• Do not over load plugs• Electric shock – DO NOT touch the person
directly. Cut current and/or use a non-conductive item to remove the person from the current
Special Needs for Accident Prevention
• Children• Never leave young children alone
• Use safety latches
• Set up a child size table
• Aging Adults and People with Disabilities• Relabel items in larger letters/magnifying glass
• Store frequently used equipments in easy-to-reach places
• Use nonbreakable dishes and glassware
• Provide tongs or grippers to grab items
• Provide a stool or chair so the person can sit while working