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Safety and risk prevention at home

Home security is a concern for all of us including parents. Domestic accidents are the leading cause of death among young children. The prevention of domestic risks begins with good information and rules, and this is what we provide here at www.healthyhousing.org.

Domestic accidents are more common than generally believed. According to one survey by the clearinghouse over ten health and medical care institutions performed in 2007, it is estimated that over $4 billion per year in accidents occur at home. According to that survey, 3 out of 5 accidents are alarming enough for serious concern or lead to medical consultation. This survey shows that those most affected are young children, pregnant women and the elderly.

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The main domestic risk are as follow. Each room in the house can become a trap for children. Each room seems to us that each object can be safe for our children. A little common sense and attention is needed to enable people to live safely home! Here is a list of the main dangers of the house:

Burns, from handles of pots, stoves and oven door, iron plugged, hot water, radiator and anything hazardous.

Risks of DIY, unstable ladders and stepladders, cool Tools (drill, saw ...), hazardous or toxic products (including vapors), adhesives, small parts may be swallowed by the smaller ones, heavy or sharp tools.

Falls, from slippery or wet floor, carpet, stairs, ramps, and access to dangerous places, open window or windown opened by young children, fall of the changing table or parents' bed.

Electrocutions, from unsecured electric plugs, multi-socket and extensions visible and accessible, subject appliances plugged into the bathroom: iron and hair dryer (a playing child can dip them into water), bare or worn wire.

Poisoning, drugs, household products, hazardous products, toxic plants and flowers, DIY products: paints, glues ..., perfume, alcohols, cosmetics.

Fire, matches and lighters, flammable, poor wiring and aerosols.

Drowning, in the bth, swimming pool, pool or pond, a young child can drown in 20 inches of water.

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If your house is safe for children, you will have a great time playing with them and having fun with games like monopoly, basketball or poker. Children love to play and this is how they learn. But do not let them engage in online gambling like the carbon poker bonus code, as they should be reserved to adults.

Teach you children games which open up their minds to the world and to themselves, games such as quiz or games of logic. For example chess and kungfu are two great activities for kids, while dice are a waste of time for the most part. Teach discipline and self-control above all.

 

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