I came across this video and thought it was very easy to understand and informative. Take a look…
Many Americans do not think about making their homes safer because they are unaware of potential problems that exist within the home. Statistics about home injuries are hard to compile and often incomplete, but a report conducted by The Home Safety Council looked at the prevalence of unintentional injuries in the home as well as what causes them.
This report found common problems in the home that lead to injuries which included:
- Inadequate railings and banisters.
- Unsafe storage of medications and other poisons.
- Water heaters set at too high a temperature.
- Firearms improperly stored or locked up.
After proper action to safe-guard the home, home-safety inspections are suggested to be conducted once a year. Inspections are to emphasize the importance of safety, rather than convenience.
I learned a lot from my research of safe-guarding the home. It is really all about prevention and becoming educated about what to do in order to make your home safe.
baby-proofing your home is definitely a part of future parenthood that freaks me out! Great post!
This article made me think of my little sister. I’m defiantly going to share this article with my parents!!