 Home safety refers to the security and the state of peace one gets at home

-To prevent accidents from happening -To ensure that all is well Why do we need to practise home safety ??

 Hold a knife by its handle. Pay attention when using it. UTS   Keep sharp things in a safe place.

 Wash the wound with clean water. What to Do if you have a ……  Use a tissue to press onto the cut until bleeding stops.  Apply plaster onto the cut.  UT??

 Wipe spills on the floor.  Be careful of wires, strings or ropes lying on the ground. You may trip on them.  Don’t leave things lying on the floor.

 Never play or touch anything you are not sure about. They may make you very sick.

 Handle electrical appliances with dry hands. Electricity can be conducted by water.  Don’t play with electric sockets and plugs. They may cause shock.  Always switch off the electricity before pulling out the plugs of electrical appliances. 

 Don’t touch hot stoves, kettles or heaters. They can burn you.  Don’t play with fire.

What to Do if you have a …… 4Place the burnt area under running tap water. 4Do NOT apply anything (cream, ointment, toothpaste, etc).

WHAT DO YOU DO?  Get outside as soon as possible. Don’t stop to take along your things.  Don’t try to fight a big fire alone. Call for the fire brigade (995).

 If fire or heavy smoke is blocking your door, shut it, and shout for help out of the window.  If smoke is making you cough, crawl along the floor.  Have a planned meeting place outside for your family. You’ll know very quickly if anybody is missing.

 Fire/Ambulance: 995  Non-emergency ambulance service: 1777  Keep a list of important phone numbers ready in case of an emergency e.g. daddy’s office number