1. Teen Living Objective 13.02 Rate home safety practices
Safety in the Home
Teen Living Objective 13.02
Rate home safety practices

2. Most Common Home Accidents
Falls & bumps
Cuts
Poisonings
Fires & other electrical
problems

3. Reasons for Accidents
Carelessness
Physical limitations

4. Falls Falls are most likely to happen on cluttered
surfaces, slippery floors,
and stairs

5. Cuts from Tools & Equipment
Cuts most often occur in kitchens, workrooms, and outdoor areas

6. Cut Prevention Store sharp tools properly
Keep knives and scissors away from children
Wear gloves & goggles when using power tools/machinery
Wear shoes with closed toes when operating a lawn mower
Turn off the power and unplug any tool before fixing/adjusting it

7. Poisoning
Most poisoning occurs in the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom

8. Preventing Accidental Poisoning
Know about the poisons in your home
Use childproof latches & containers
Never put medicine/dangerous substances in a container without warning labels
Store poisons behind locked doors

9. Electrical Injuries
Most occur because of problems with plugs, wiring, outlets, and extension cords
Improper use of appliances can also cause electrical injuries

10. Pilot Light
A thin stream of gas that burns constantly and that is used to light burners in gas appliances

11. Smoke Detectors Devices that sound an alarm when they sense smoke
They should be installed on every level of a home

12. Accident Prevention Childproof your home
Offer assistance to those with special needs
Prepare for emergencies before they happen
Make your home safe for people with special needs