SAFE AT HOME

SAFE AT HOME

Tips for what to do

Sometimes the smallest things can trip up a person or allow a tragedy to happen. And many times, keeping your family safe is a matter of taking a few minutes to check for household hazards and change a couple of batteries. Here are five things to do before lunch today:

Check the smoke detectors and replace batteries, if needed.

Inspect stair treads and railings. If they’re loose, tighten them.

Do a quick check under sinks and remove any hazardous materials that a young family member might swallow. Do the same with the medicine cabinets and garage areas where curiosity could get the better of a child.

Look around for frayed electrical cords and unplug any you find. Also, remove cords that are located where they could trip up a family member.

Check lights in stairs and hallways, replacing any burned-out bulbs (preferably with low-energy but long-lasting fluorescent bulbs). Plug in those night lights you bought eons ago but never removed from their packages.

Source: Scripps Howard News Service